Artist in Residence
Mercedes-Benz drives Artist in Residence Programme
The Mercedes-Benz Artist in Residence Programme at Marsden brings a working artist, selected by the Head of Art and Design, to the school each year for a five week "residency".
The resident artist has the use of a dedicated studio space in the Art and Design department, or ‘Art House’, and presents master-class style workshops and presentations for students.
At the conclusion of the residency a solo exhibition is hosted by Mercedes-Benz Wellington to celebrate the works produced by the artist during the residency.
"We are very grateful to Mercedes-Benz Wellington for sponsoring the Artist in Residence Programme. Having this long term commitment means we can plan ahead and secure the most appropriate high calibre artists for the position," says the Head of Art & Design, Mr John Denton. "They also provide a prize for a senior student in Art & Design."
"The girls gain so much from having a working artist here. It inspires and motivates them and makes them think about Art in new ways. The possibility of pursuing a career involving Visual Arts becomes more of a reality for them."
We welcome all enquiries from practising artists and designers for the next academic year.
