Cowall is one of Argyll and Bute's most striking peninsulas and is visible from Cove Park. This series of residencies, for artists based on the peninsula, has been… read on
The MacLehose International Writer & Translator Residency celebrates international writing and translation . In July we welcome the Norwegian author Erika Fatland for a four week residency. Erika… read on
Cowal is one of Argyll and Bute's most striking peninsulas and is visible from Cove Park. This series of residencies, for artists based on the peninsula,… read on
Helen Mort is a poet based in Sheffield. She has published two collections with Chatto & Windus, Division Street (2013) and No Map Could Show Them (2016). Her first novel… read on
Cowal is one of Argyll and Bute's most striking peninsulas and is visible from Cove Park. This series of residencies, for artists based on the peninsula, has been… read on
Cowal is one of Argyll and Bute's most striking peninsulas and is visible from Cove Park. This series of residencies, for artists based on the peninsula, has been… read on
Cassice Last is a Doctoral Researcher at the University of St Andrews. She received her Masters in Film Studies from the University of St Andrews. As a tutor,… read on
Sara Shaarawi is a playwright, translator and performer from Cairo. Based now in Glasgow, her first play Niqabi Ninja was developed after a staged reading at Mayfesto 2014 at the… read on
This residency has been developed in partnership with the National Galleries of Scotland and is connected to the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art's series of exhibitions NOW,… read on
Cove Park's first Printmaking Residency will take place in November 2017. This pilot residency has been developed in partnership with Glasgow Print Studio.
Following a call for applications to… read on
2016 saw the launch of an exciting partnership between Cove Park and Publishing Scotland, bringing translators of books by Scotland-based writers to Cove Park for a four-week residency.… read on
The Canadian visual artist Megan Rooney was based at Cove Park in March 2017 and returns for a second residency in September this year.
On behalf of read on
Louise Giovanelli’s residency is part of a new programme for early-career writers, makers/designers and visual artists based throughout the UK. The artists will work in parallel on site… read on
The Ivan Juritz Prize was established in 2014 to celebrate the creative explosion of the modernist era and reward art that seeks to ‘make it new’. Postgraduate students… read on
At the heart of this residency is a local heritage project which will contribute to the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Rosneath Primary School in Argyll &… read on
Marcas Mac an Tuairneir (Mark Spencer Turner) writes poetry, prose, drama and journalism in Scottish Gaelic and English, and splits his time between Edinburgh and his hometown of… read on
In 2016 Cove Park and CCA Glasgow invited Indian artist Sahej Rahal to spend ten weeks in Scotland this year. Known for his sculptural installations, films and performances, Sahej… read on
The Birkbeck / Sophie Warne Fellowship for an emerging writer supports an outstanding graduate of the Birkbeck Creative Writing MA at a critical juncture in their writing life. We… read on
Josh Armstrong was born in Cleveland, Ohio and moved to Scotland in 2006. He is an interdisciplinary Director, characterised by bold design, visual composition and artistic collaboration. Josh… read on
Stuart Macpherson is a freelance bassist and composer based in rural Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. A keen collaborator, Stuart enjoys working with artists from different disciplines, drawing on… read on
Robbie Thomson is a Glasgow-based artist and theatre maker who works with kinetic sculpture, music, lighting design and technology. His latest work, XFRMR (developed from Ecstatic Arc presented… read on
Cove Park has worked with the Scottish Graduate School for Arts and Humanities on a pilot project to bring a PhD student here for 1 week's research residency.… read on
Based in Glasgow, Trudat Sound & Light is Charlie Knox and Euan McKenzie. Their work explores themes of perspective and the relative nature of detail and draws inspiration from… read on
Kathy Hinde’s work grows from a partnership between nature and technology expressed through audio-visual installations and performances that combine sound, sculpture, image and light.
Drawing on inspiration from behaviours… read on
Eduardo VC was born in Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico in 1986 and followed his passion for music initially through private piano lessons. After graduating with a BA Music (Cum… read on
Uncletwis is a young Indonesian artist, whose work is focussed on using low technology and analogue systems characterised by the imagery of a red rambutan.
He lives and works… read on
Gail Priest is a sound artist from Sydney, Australia making experimental sound and electronic music that explores the interaction of the figurative and the abstract, the machinic and the… read on
Rob Bentall (b. 1989) is a sonic artist based in the UK. His main output thus far has been works for multi-channel sound. He is interested in aspects… read on
Heather Lander graduated from the MFA in 2015 with a distinction (1st class) and the Bram Stoker Medal awarded by the Director of the Art School to one… read on
Anita Vettesse Trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow and has a BA in Dramatic Art. During this residency she is writing four short plays based… read on
Each year, Playwright Studio Scotland send their New Playwrights Award winners to Cove Park. Andy McGregor is one of Playwright Studio Scotland Awardees 2016.
Andy is a theatre director,… read on
A group of female comedy writers will be working closely with BBC Writersroom and BBC Comedy on sitcom ideas and development. We are pleased to host the following… read on
This year sees the start of an exciting partnership between Cove Park and Publishing Scotland which brings translators of books by Scotland-based writers to Cove Park for a… read on
This year sees the start of an exciting partnership between Cove Park and Publishing Scotland which brings translators of books by Scotland-based writers to Cove Park for a… read on
The RCA / Eddie Mundy "Brilliant" Award Fellowship supports an exceptional graduate from the Royal College of Art (RCA) Design Products course with the time and space to… read on
Now in its fourth year, the partnership between Royal Holloway and Cove Park brings an emerging writer from Royal Holloway's Creative Writing MA to Cove Park for a… read on
Working in partnership with Comar on the Isle of Mull, Cove Park is pleased to host its first Portfolio Preparation Weekend, enabling students from Argyll & Bute to… read on
Space/Time is a creative retreat for experienced artists from any art form that asks the question 'how does an artist keep developing?' Developed in partnership with Magnetic North,… read on
The Birkbeck / Sophie Warne Fellowship for an emerging writer supports an outstanding graduate of the Birkbeck Creative Writing MA at a critical juncture in their writing life. We… read on
Visual artist Daniel Poller will be based at Cove Park for three weeks in December 2014. A recent graduate from Fine Art Photography at the Academy of Visual… read on
Jenny will be joining us this December through Cove Park's ongoing partnership with the Playwrights' Studio.
Jenny recently completed an MSc in Writing for Theatre and Performance at the… read on
Molly will be joining us this October through Cove Park’s ongoing partnership with the Playwrights’ Studio.
Molly has been an actress for over twenty years. In 2013 she started… read on
Steven and Kate come to Cove Park this August through the Jerwood Performing Arts residencies, programmed by Fuel Theatre. In a new development for 2014, former participants will… read on
Caroline comes to Cove Park this August through the Jerwood Performing Arts residencies, programmed by Fuel Theatre. In a new development for 2014, former participants will each nominate… read on
Now in its second year, the Fellowship offers an outstanding student on Royal Holloway's Creative Writing MA a four week residency during the summer programme. The writer has… read on
Molly comes to Cove Park this August through the Jerwood Performing Arts residencies, programmed by Fuel Theatre. In a new development for 2014, former participants will each nominate… read on
Hannah comes to Cove Park this August through the Jerwood Performing Arts residencies, programmed by Fuel Theatre. In a new development for 2014, former participants will each nominate… read on
Cove Park is delighted to be a partner with Louise Welsh and Jude Barber's Empire Cafe project, and we will be hosting the poets Fred D’Aguiar, Millicent Graham, Dorothea… read on
Made in China come to Cove Park this July through the Jerwood Performing Arts residencies, programmed by Fuel Theatre. In a new development for 2014, former participants will… read on
Phoebe comes to Cove Park this June through the Jerwood Performing Arts residencies, programmed by Fuel Theatre. In a new development for 2014, former participants will each nominate… read on
Rachel comes to Cove Park this June through the Jerwood Performing Arts residencies, programmed by Fuel Theatre. In a new development for 2014, former participants will each nominate… read on
Hanna comes to Cove Park this June through the Jerwood Performing Arts residencies, programmed by Fuel Theatre. In a new development for 2014, former participants will each nominate… read on
Tom comes to Cove Park this June through the Jerwood Performing Arts residencies, programmed by Fuel Theatre. In a new development for 2014, former participants will each nominate… read on
Laura comes to Cove Park this June through the Jerwood Performing Arts residencies, programmed by Fuel Theatre. In a new development for 2014, former participants will each nominate… read on
Jamie comes to Cove Park this June through the Jerwood Performing Arts residencies, programmed by Fuel Theatre. In a new development for 2014, former participants will each nominate… read on
Racheal Ofori comes to Cove Park this June through the Jerwood Performing Arts residencies, programmed by Fuel Theatre. In a new development for 2014, former participants will each… read on
Luke Pell comes to Cove Park this June through the Jerwood Performing Arts residencies, programmed by Fuel Theatre. In a new development for 2014, former participants will each… read on
Jo Bannon comes to Cove Park this June through the Jerwood Performing Arts residencies, programmed by Fuel Theatre. In a new development for 2014, former participants will each… read on
Cove Park, in partnership with the Scottish Print Network and Edinburgh Printmakers, will host the Canadian artist Geoffrey Farmer in June this year. Working between Edinburgh and Cove… read on
Following a research residency in 2013, the Glasgow-based artist Alex Frost has been commissioned by Cove Park to develop a new, temporary work for its site in 2014.… read on
The American writer and curator Quinn Latimer will be based at Cove Park for one week in April. This residency supports her research towards 'Mood is Made/Temperature is… read on
Each year the Scottish Book Trust bring new writers to Cove Park to develop their work and experience the unfettered space and time that Cove Park offers. We… read on
“It’s one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been. The pod was luxurious, the views stunning, the local walks peaceful and inspiring, and everything so conducive to… read on
Cove Park is delighted to welcome Lucy Mercer as the inaugural Royal Holloway Writing Fellow. This Fellowship offers an outstanding student on Royal Holloway's Creative Writing Programme a… read on
This partnership with University College Birkbeck in London brings an outstanding emerging writer, and winner of Birkbeck’s Sophie Warne Memorial essay prize to Cove Park for four weeks.… read on
In 2013 we welcome Birkbeck, University of London to Cove Park for their inaugural masterclass for graduates of the Creative Writing MA. Led by novelist Russell Celyn Jones,… read on
Cove Park's 2012/2013 Henry Moore Fellowship was organised in partnership with CCA Glasgow and Chisenhale Gallery, London. The Fellowship will enable Berlin-based visual artist Mariana Castillo Deball to… read on
This month long residency places professional artists in special educational needs departments of schools in the Argyll & Bute region. It is supported by the read on
The Scottish Book Trust New Writers Awards are a unrivalled opportunity for writers living in Scotland who are committed to developing their craft. The categories are across fiction,… read on
In 2014, Scotland will be hosting the Commonwealth Games. This residency series, supported by Creative Scotland's Creative Futures brings artists to Scotland from the African Commonwealth during the… read on
This partnership with University College Birkbeck in London brings an outstanding emerging writer, and winner of Birkbeck's Sophie Warne Memorial essay prize to Cove Park for four weeks.… read on
Cove Park's 2012 Henry Moore Fellowship was organized in partnership with CCA Glasgow and Chisenhale Gallery London. The Fellowship will enable the Berlin-based visual artist Mariana Castillo Deball to… read on
Each year, Cove Park hosts at least one international writer on a residency of up to twelve weeks. This year the residencies are between four and six weeks… read on
Each year, Cove Park hosts at least one international writer on a residency of up to twelve weeks. This year the residencies are between four and six weeks… read on
In 2014, Scotland will be hosting the Commonwealth Games. This residency series, supported by Creative Scotland's Creative Futures brings artists to Scotland from the African Commonwealth during the UK's Olympic… read on
Freeing the Poet's Voice is a unique masterclass for poets devised and led by world renowned voice coach Kristin Linklater. Now running for the second year, it brings… read on
Edinburgh-based visual artist Rory Middleton returns to Cove Park for a second residency. During this time he will be developing his site-specific installation ' read on
Kristin Linklater, the world renowned voice coach, who has worked on voice and performance skills with the likes of Donald Sutherland, Sigourney Weaver and Bill Murray came to… read on