Develop a Collaboration with SUP
Develop long-term, artist-led programmes
across artistic practice, education, and public contexts.
SUP builds partnerships that generate continuity, learning, and long-term cultural value.
Is This Right For You
SUP is suited for partners who:
✓ Seek long-term collaboration
✓ Support artist-led processes
✓ Are open to experimentation
How We Work
Each collaboration follows a connected structure:
Create
Artistic production, research, and the development of new work
Translate
Education, public engagement, and local collaboration
Experiment
Ongoing experimentation, collaboration, and programme development
Why Work With SUP
SUP operates as a long-term partner across artistic, educational, and institutional contexts.
Partnerships are developed through a structured approach, where artistic practice, education, and public engagement are integrated rather than separated.
⮕ Structured programme development, not one-off events
⮕ Artist-led approaches grounded in practice
⮕ International–local integration across contexts
⮕ Education and public engagement embedded within artistic practice
⮕ Long-term collaboration models rather than short-term delivery
In Practice
A typical collaboration may include:
⮕ An international artist embedded within the institution
⮕ Development of new work alongside teaching and student engagement
⮕ Workshops, talks, and informal sessions creating shared learning environments
⮕ Public outcomes such as exhibitions, open studios, or talks
This model enables institutions to connect international artistic practice with local contexts, while building sustained relationships over time.
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SUP work with a limited number of partners each year.
Collaboration Formats
We develop tailored collaboration formats, including:
Residency partnerships
Longer-term artist residencies embedded within institutions
Programme development
Workshops, lecture series, and education-led initiatives
Exhibitions and curatorial projects
Collaborative exhibitions and research-led curatorial work
Cross-cultural exchange
International exchange programmes across institutions and regions
SUP LAB (experimental platform)
Flexible formats for artistic and curatorial experimentation
Who We Work With
We collaborate with partners across:
⮕ Universities and educational institutions
⮕ Cultural organisations and festivals
⮕ Public sector and government partners
⮕ Foundations and funding organisations
⮕ Artists, curators, and cross-sector partners
Our Track Record
⮕ Working across the UK, India, and Taiwan since 2011
⮕ 50+ artists engaged across programmes and residencies
⮕ Partnerships with universities and cultural institutions
⮕ ongoing collaboration across artistic, educational, and public contexts
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Explore how we can develop a programme or collaboration together.
