Create from Your Own Studio

The CLUSTER Remote Jewellery Artist Residency enables an emerging or established jewellery artist to develop a new body of work from their own studio, supported by a structured programme of professional development. Rather than relocating to London, the selected artist takes part remotely through scheduled mentorship sessions, project reviews and strategic introductions to leading galleries, curators, collectors and jewellery professionals.

The residency culminates in a solo exhibition in London, where Cluster hosts the artist and presents the completed body of work. The programme is designed to offer meaningful industry access, long-term career development and opportunities that reach well beyond the residency itself.

What the Residency Includes

Over the course of the one-month remote residency, the selected artist will receive:

• Professional mentor sessions

• Peer mentor sessions

• Weekly mentorship (two sessions per week)

• Check-ins with Cluster's Founder

• Materials expenses covered

• Strategic introductions to galleries, curators, collectors and industry professionals

• A final solo exhibition in London, with accommodation and travel provided

• Further exhibition opportunities through Cluster's international programme and partners

• Promotion across Cluster's digital channels

• A guaranteed press feature through one of Cluster's media or publication partners

• Long-term career support

Why a Remote Residency?

At CLUSTER, we recognise that not every artist can relocate to London for a month. Professional commitments, travel restrictions, family responsibilities, financial considerations and established studio practices can make traditional residencies inaccessible. The Remote Artist Residency was designed to remove these barriers, making professional development more flexible, inclusive and accessible, while keeping the same level of mentorship, industry access and career-building opportunity that defines our in-person residency programme.

The remote residency does not replace our existing programme. Cluster will continue to offer four fully funded in-person residencies alongside it. The remote programme widens our reach to artists who might not otherwise be able to take part, creating an additional pathway into Cluster's international network.

Working from their own studio allows artists to develop new work in a familiar environment, without interrupting ongoing commissions, teaching or personal responsibilities. Instead of funding relocation, the programme invests in what we believe has the greatest long-term impact: meaningful mentorship, strategic industry introductions, professional development and the chance to present work to new audiences.

The residency culminates in a final exhibition in London, with further exhibition opportunities through our partners, to showcase the body of work developed during the programme. By combining the flexibility of remote participation with public presentation, the residency offers the best of both worlds: the freedom to create in your own studio and the chance to build lasting professional connections through Cluster's international network.

The Remote Contemporary Jewellery Residency begins in October. Remote residencies in Photography, Illustration and Crafts will follow.

Equipment Support

Cluster will provide:
- Project-specific tools and gear
- Equipment tailored to the artist’s proposal and production needs

Language Requirements
The residency is conducted entirely in English. Applicants must have a strong command of both spoken and written English to fully engage with the programme.

Visa Support
Cluster offers full assistance with visa applications and documentation to ensure a smooth arrival for international artists.

Medium/Discipline
This is a jewellery-making-focused residency. While jewellery-making must be central to the project, interdisciplinary practices that support it are welcome.

Apply and Join Us

Cluster welcomes applications from artists and designers from anywhere around the world, at any stage of their career, and of any age or nationality, who actively engage with contemporary societal issues and global themes through their creative practice.

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1. Biography (100 words)

2. Artist Statement (100 words)

3. Objectives and Goals for the Residency (50 words)

4. Portfolio Submission

Artist-In-Residence Selection Process / Timeline

Applications are reviewed independently by the jury, with each submission scored from 1 to 10. The five highest-scoring artists are shortlisted for 15-minute interviews with the jury panel and the Cluster team. Following the interviews, jurors, partners, sponsors, and the Cluster team cast anonymous votes to select the final resident.

The selected artist will be contacted the day after the interviews to confirm their participation and finalise dates and details, with scheduling tailored as closely as possible to their availability. The residency will take place in 2026 or 2027.

ADDITIONALLY

The Cluster Illustration Residency is committed to supporting opportunities beyond the residency award. Selected artists will be featured through dedicated editorial content across our social media channels.

*If you would prefer not to be featured, please email us at marketing@cluster-london.com

Post-Residency Opportunities & Credit

1.1 If an opportunity arises as a direct result of the Cluster residency or final exhibition - such as additional solo exhibitions, sales, commissions, or professional collaborations- Cluster requests appropriate credit and visibility wherever possible (e.g., in marketing materials, catalogues, press, or public statements).

1.2 In the event that further opportunities occur where public crediting is not feasible (e.g., due to gallery policy or institutional constraints), and the new opportunity involves the exhibition or sale of works produced during the residency, Cluster reserves the right to enter into a fair commission agreement with the Artist. This would be discussed and negotiated on a case-by-case basis, with the goal of mutual benefit and respect for the Artist’s success.

1.3 Cluster will remain flexible and artist-first in its approach, with all terms guided by transparency, conversation, and shared interest. The primary aim is to support the Artist's long-term trajectory while acknowledging Cluster's contribution to the development and exposure of the work.

1.4 If the Artist is invited to produce new work as a result of connections or introductions facilitated through Cluster, all we request is a clear mention of the Cluster Artist-in-Residence programme in any public or professional context where relevant.

Cluster is committed to protecting the rights and creative ownership of all participating artists. Below is a summary of the key terms:

• Copyright
  All artists retain full copyright of the work produced during the residency. Cluster does not claim any ownership. We will request non-exclusive permission to use selected images for promotional purposes directly related to the residency (e.g., website, press, social media) and to maintain a digital archive of the residency outcomes.

• Sales & Ownership
  Artists receive 70% of any sales made during the final solo exhibition, which is curated and produced by Cluster. The remaining 30% supports exhibition costs and platform sustainability. All unsold work remains the sole property of the artist following the exhibition.

• Formal Agreement
  All artists will receive a written contract clearly outlining rights, responsibilities, sales terms, and copyright protection. This ensures transparency, professionalism, and security for all parties involved.

Harriet Scott
Goldsmiths' Fair

Harriet has worked closely with makers for more than two decades, supporting and championing artists and craftspeople at every stage of their careers. With a background in fine art and interiors, she discovered a particular passion for staging, designing and curating events and exhibitions that celebrate the craftspeople with whom she has built deep and longstanding relationships.

For more than 10 years, Harriet has been part of The Goldsmiths’ Company, where she runs Goldsmiths’ Fair, the UK’s leading showcase of contemporary jewellery and silversmithing.

Alice Treasure
Museum of Altenative Jewellery

With over a decade of experience in the collecting, documenting, photographing and researching of unusual contemporary and vintage pieces, the subject of jewellery is a constant in the life of Alice Treasure.

When Alice isn’t buying, restoring—or making!—jewellery, she can usually be found writing about it under the name The Museum of Alternative Jewellery: a platform she established back in 2022 to help spread the word about underlauded contemporary artists, add colour and context to the criminally understudied field of historical toy jewellery, and open up a dialogue regarding the pre-conceived ideals surrounding material preciousness.

Alice has appeared on several notable design and jewellery-related platforms, such as the Jeweller’s Academy Podcast with Kim Thompson (December 2024), SMCK Magazine (October 2025), and PAP Magazine (September 2026).

Vinh Lê
Jewelry & ceramic objects maker

Vinh Lê (b. Vietnam) lives and works in Bucharest. Creation has never been optional for Lê, following him from his birthplace in the deep mangrove jungle of the Mekong Delta, through the United States of America and now in Romania. Trained in sculpture at Western Michigan University, he works across jewelry, ceramic, sculpture, performance, and drawing. Lê’s work is in a constant exploration of external and internal materiality, exploring myth, memory, and the architectures of displacement.

Holinka Escudero
The Jewellery Activist

Founder of THE JEWELLERY ACTIVIST, a leading independent platform and community dedicated to advancing contemporary jewellery and expanding its dialogue with art, design and culture.

It offers a distinctive, research-driven perspective on the field, connecting artists, designers, galleries, institutions, collectors, educational institutions and audiences across international contexts. 

THE JEWELLERY ACTIVIST highlights diverse practices, material explorations and emerging voices while contributing to the visibility, understanding and development of contemporary jewellery worldwide.

Mihaela Ion
Revista Atelierul

Mihaela Ion, PhD, is a cultural manager and art researcher. She is the Vice-President of AICA (The International Association of Art Critics) and Chair of the Digital Committee. Her work focuses on art heritage and contemporary cultural discourse. Mihaela has collaborated with museums and galleries across Europe and other continents and has held cultural management grants in the UK and France. She co-founded Atelierul Magazine in 2010, a European platform promoting creative and cultural industries locally and internationally.

Atelierul Magazine

Since 2024, she has co-founded and moderated the AICA Podcast, which invites cultural stakeholders and personalities to create a vibrant community of art commentators, cultural managers, and curators from around the globe.

AICA Webinars

Her recent cultural expertise in project evaluation has been demonstrated through her work with Apexart in New York, Opline Prize in Paris, and Romanian cultural, civic, and state-owned organisations. She is a cultural juror for numerous design and creative initiatives, including CLUSTER, Vienna Design Week, exhibitions organised by Arte e Design and HOOROON in Venice and Munich, Romanian Jewelry Week, and other prominent events.

Claudia Lepik
Jewellery Artist

Claudia Lepik is a jewellery artist who is intrigued by how to push boundaries in jewellery with scale and material.

Specific interest is face and nose jewellery and including more theatrical fashion inspiration in her works gives her the opportunity to investigate the whole body of a wearer and work with chosen materials being in dialogue with her body. Taking time for each piece is her way of communicating with her emotions and also her way of including her interest in fashion in her creations.

She is in love with her hands and letting them dictate almost the whole process from sketch to final piece. Main material in her big scale works is brass which is differently manipulated to create an almost garment-like feel from afar but then close by you can see the stiffness of metal.

Next to creating art and big scale pieces she is trying to find way of translating her art details into everyday jewellery.

Giulia Meacci
Cluster Curator & Community Lead

Giulia is an Italian-American London-based Curator, focused on creating opportunities in the creative industry and supporting both emerging and established talent. She has led independent curatorial projects for Christie’s, Copeland Gallery, Petrie Museum, Barakat Gallery, and Museo Nazionale Romano. In 2025, Giulia featured on the Top 100 Leaders list for Independent Curators in Europe.

She is currently the Curator & Community Lead of CLUSTER London, an organisation reimagining the traditional art fair model by removing gallery representation and commission structures. Her work focuses on curating exhibitions, artist research and partnerships across photography, illustration, crafts, contemporary art and jewellery, alongside developing programmes, residencies and educational initiatives. Before CLUSTER, Giulia worked at the educational charity D&AD, and was responsible for managing the delivery of the D&AD Awards judge programme, specifically the onboarding of talent from junior to global creative levels. Giulia has also worked for major London cultural and heritage institutions, including 180 Studios and the Sir John Soane Museum.

An Oxford University and UCL graduate, Giulia specialised in Classical Art, Museum Studies, and Curating, combining research-led practice with a commitment to representation and community in the arts. She is a recurrent guest speaker for the Oxford Archaeological Society, of which she held the Presidency in 2019-2020, and for which she currently conducts research.

Ema Marinova
Cluster Director and Founder

As the founder and driving force behind Cluster, Ema Marinova is dedicated to fostering innovative dialogues at the intersection of art, culture, and emerging ideas. Her work as an independent curator is rooted in uncovering new talent, amplifying underrepresented voices, and crafting thought-provoking exhibitions that resonate with contemporary audiences.

With a deep passion for building connections and creating platforms for creative exchange, she has curated over 90 exhibitions and projects in the past decade, many of which challenge conventions and act as forms of social commentary.