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6 Week Solo Improvisation running 19th October – 29th November, it offers a weekly window for your solo improvisation practice

Whatever your relation to improvisation is: improvisation as a regular practice; as performance;  as a tool for making; as a research strategy.

This 6 Week programme aims to nourish your practice within a culture of mutual respect, support and kindness.

ALL PERFORMANCE DISCIPLINES WELCOMED
Dance, music, performance, spoken word, theatre, story telling, visual arts,  …

Find all the info here

Applications are open for a new Online Month of Making:

October 26th  –  November 29th 2026

Artists working in and across all creative practices, choreographers, directors, writers, composers, designers making new performance work within or across any performance discipline (dance, theatre, performance, circus, music, theatre) who are committed to pushing the boundaries of their own process and practice within a mutually supportive context. 
Artists working solely with text, sound and visual culture are also encouraged to apply. 

You will have:

• 5 x Group Meetings facilitated by Caroline Salem. Exact dates and time to be scheduled to suit all participants
• 2 x 1 hour 1:1 Creative Mentoring Sessions online or in-person with Caroline Salem
• Final work-in-progress streamed or in-person sharing

Click here for more info and how to apply.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND RESPONDED TO ON AN ONGOING BASIS.

10 Week Programme is back this Autumn from October 5th to Dec 13th 2026

This Autumn we are gathering a group that meets in London.

Each artist will have the opportunity for dialogue with fellow performance makers, 1:1 sessions with Caroline, option of use of work spaces : Large Studio or Skyroom (London) and house in Devon and a final work-in-progress sharing event in person in London.

For Independent Performance makers/writers working in and across all creative contexts choreography, music, performance, fiction, non fiction , poetry, film, theatre.

There is NO expectation that you will use studio space or have access to other studio space,  artists have been working at home, outdoors or in other spaces 

Applications are now open – click here for more details

SUMMER RESIDENCIES: AUGUST 3rd – SEPTEMBER 6th 2026

For Independent Performance Makers – dance, music, theatre, circus, performance art, spoken word and now with an added offer to writers or digital/ visual artists.

This year with the choice of our Large Studio Space or Skyroom (small solo writing, digital/visual artspace).
7 days of personal studio or skyroom time combined with either in-person OR virtual work-in-progress meetings and mentoring. The week culminates in a studio sharing (max 5 invited guests per artist) combined with live-streamed or solely virtual event.

Apply as soon as possible and your requested dates will be prioritised. Click here for full details.

Give a SPONSOR’S  VOUCHER to a friend, or family member or someone whose work you’ve noticed to support their work.

You choose the amount and the artist has the freedom to use it any time over the next 12 month towards any programme eg  Year of Making 2026, Month of Making 26, or  Series of 4 Mentoring Offer. 

If interested, please complete this form online and we will get back to you ASAP.
We will invoice you for the voucher once we have received the form.

Thank you so much for sponsoring an artist! 

…and you can also opt to be a “Secret Sponsor”  if you’d prefer:

If you would like to sponsor an artist but you don’t have someone in mind. Please contact Caroline at 40cmews@gmail.com  or call 0787190500 for a conversation, to match up your offer with an individual who would benefit from your support.

Image credit: Maker/ Performer Julie Havelund, photo Suzanne Nolan

Apply now for the new Year of Making 2026

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Apply through the application form linked on the webpage, or simply send an email to 40cmews@gmail.com expressing your interest and we will schedule a chat.

Year of Making 2026 offers the option of being part of an in-person or online group of artists who meet regularly. It is ideal for artists/companies/collectives working within and across all performance disciplines including dance, performance, theatre, circus, music, writing and poetry, who are committed to pushing the boundaries of their own process and practice within a mutually supportive context. Both emerging and established artists/companies are welcome to apply.

The residency runs from January 2026 to January 2027, and combines:

– regular meetings with other artists (in person or online)
– optional studio time
– individual mentoring
– informal work-in-progress sharings

Payment plans and bursaries available.

Find all info on the website page: https://spaceclarencemews.com/one-year-residency/

Applications are open for a new Month of Making:

7th April – 11th May 2026

Open to artists involved in performance making (choreographers, composers, directors, writers ) as well as those working solely with text, sound and visual culture.

You will have:

• 5 x Group Meetings online, facilitated by Caroline Salem
• 2 x 1 hour 1:1 Creative Mentoring Sessions online with Caroline Salem
• Optional use of studio space
• Final work-in-progress streamed live sharing

Click here for more info and how to apply.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND RESPONDED TO ON AN ONGOING BASIS.

The Virtual programmes continue with a new Month of Making:

Nov 1st – Dec 3rd 8th 2023

Delve, draft, test, question, discard, run with or keep for later. This month programme encourages rawness, risk and reflection, and ensures that everyone’s work will be respected and supported equally.

It includes:

• 5 x Group Meetings facilitated by Caroline Salem, 3 hrs each. Exact dates and time to be scheduled to suit all participants
• 2 x 1 hour 1:1 Creative Mentoring Sessions with Caroline Salem
• Final work-in-progress sharings for a small invited audience

Optional use of studio is also available.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND RESPONDED TO ON AN ONGOING BASIS – click here to find out more and to apply.

10 Week Programme is back this Autumn from Oct 2nd to Dec 10th 2023

There will be the option of joining a virtual group and an in-person group
For performance makers/writers working in and across all creative contexts fiction, non fiction , poetry, film, theatre, choreography, music, performance 

All artists on this programme have the options of using the studio at Clarence Mews. There is NO expectation that you will use studio space or have access to other studio space,  artists have been working at home, outdoors or in other spaces 

Applications are now open – click here for more details

This summer, we have a variety of residencies to choose from: either in person or online, and of different lengths. With a combination of work-in-progress meetings and mentoring, final work-in-progress sharings and personal studio time (for in-person residencies), these programmes offer a place where rawness, roughness and risk are encouraged and where everyone’s work will be respected and supported equally.

• 7-day Summer Residencies: one week of choice between 7^th August & 10^th September 2023. More info here: https://bit.ly/3LxmAgq
• Month of Making: 3^rd July – 6^th August 2023, programme focused on solo makers / performers. More info here: https://bit.ly/42cA8EE
• Virtual 10-week Creative Space: 3^rd July – 11^th September 2023. More info here: https://bit.ly/41VHf4F

Applications are considered on a rolling basis: apply as soon as possible. Invitations to talk more with Caroline Salem will be made once your application has been received.

For more details, visit the webpages linked above for each residency.

If you have any questions please email 40cmews@gmail.com

Applications are open for the Year of Making 2024 programme.

Running from January 2024 to January 2025, this programme will combine regular meetings with other artists, informal work-in-progress sharings and mentoring. In addition there is the option of using studio space at Clarence Mews and /or taking time in our Coastal Retreat

Both emerging and established artists/companies are welcome to apply.

One 50% bursary available for an applicant who is either under 25 years or over 65 years.

We are processing applications on an ongoing basis – following receipt of your application, you will be invited for a conversation about the programme. Visit this page for more info and how to apply.

Don’t hesitate to contact Caroline for a chat on 07871190500 or by e-mail: 40cmews@gmail.com

SUMMER RESIDENCIES: 8 AUGUST – 11 SEPTEMBER 2022

For Independent Performance Makers – dance, music, theatre, circus, performance art, spoken word

7 days of personal studio time combined with either in-person OR virtual work-in-progress meetings and mentoring. The week culminates in a studio sharing (max 5 invited guests per artist) combined with live-streamed or solely virtual event.

Apply as soon as possible and your requested dates will be prioritised. Click here for full details.