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What you need to know before applying:

• Applicants must be able to swim a minimum of 50m in a pool or open water. You do not have to be an experienced open water swimmer, although some experience of swimming in Scottish seas would be an advantage. The water will be quite cold, and you might be swimming in moderate tides, and out of your depth. Our experienced safety swimmers will be on hand to help keep you safe. You will be expected to follow their instruction to keep yourself and others safe. If you have any questions regarding swimming please get in touch with our safety swimmer Dan Coyle; swimdanthemerman@gmail.com 

• Each day will start at around 10:00am, and finish at around 5:30pm. The residency will be based at Kilchoan Melfort Trust and accommodation will be provided on-site. Unfortunately we are unable to cover travel costs. If this is a barrier to your participation, please get in touch.

• There is no fee to artists for taking part in the residency. We have been funded by the William Grant Foundation and Kilchoan Melfort Trust - allowing us to pay our tutors and swimmers for their time developing and leading the residency.

• Applicants must be aged 16+. There is no upper age limit.

• Some of our swimming locations will require a short walk on a level track whilst carrying snorkelling equipment and art materials.

• Most sessions will take place outdoors. You will need to bring suitable clothing.

• If successful, we will ask you to confidentially provide us with any relevant medical information.

• You must be available for the full term of the residency; arriving in Argyll on Tuesday 2nd September, and departing on the evening of Sunday 7th September.

• You might be required to share a room with fellow residents. We can accommodate requests for single occupation of rooms, where needed.

• We expect respectful and mature behaviour from our participants and staff towards each other, local communities and wildlife.

• We provide the above information so that you feel prepared when making your application. We do not seek to limit anyone’s involvement in this opportunity. If there are adaptations we could make to ensure your participation, please get in touch to discuss these. If you would like any further information, or have any questions, please get in touch with our project officer, Keira Anderson; keira@make-do.studio

Application Form

Applications will open soon. Please apply by completing the form below, or at this link; Argyll Hope Spot - 2025  Application Form

Applications are due by 10pm on Sunday 20th July, 2025.

Successful and unsuccessful applicants will be contacted on Friday 25th July.

If you are unable to complete the form, or have any questions, please contact Keira; keira@make-do.studio