Collaborate with SUP
SUP operates as a connected system linking artistic practice, public engagement, and ongoing development.
We work with artists, institutions, and organisations to develop structured programmes and long-term collaborations that connect artistic practice with education, public engagement, and international exchange.
Rather than delivering standalone projects, we build partnerships that generate continuity, learning, and long-term cultural value.
Why work with SUP
SUP operates as a long-term partner across artistic, educational, and institutional contexts.
Partners choose to work with SUP when they are looking for:
Structured programme development, not one-off events
Artist-led approaches grounded in practice
International–local integration, connecting global perspectives with local contexts
Education and public engagement embedded within artistic practice
Long-term collaboration models, rather than short-term delivery
Our work is developed through sustained partnerships across the UK, Taiwan, and India, working with artists, universities, and cultural organisations.
How collaboration works
Each collaboration is developed in response to context, but follows a connected structure:
Create — SUP
Artistic production, research, and the development of new work
Translate — SUA (Taiwan)
Education, public engagement, and local collaboration
Experiment — SUP LAB
Ongoing experimentation, collaboration, and programme development
Together, these form an integrated approach where artistic practice, education, and public engagement are developed as part of a continuous system.
Example collaboration
University or cultural institution partnership - A typical collaboration model
SUP works with institutions to develop residency-based programmes that integrate artistic practice, education, and public engagement.
A typical structure may include:
An international artist embedded within the institution
Development of new work alongside teaching and interaction with students
Workshops, talks, and informal sessions creating shared learning environments
Public-facing 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.
Who we work with
We work with partners across a range of contexts:
Universities and educational institutions
Cultural organisations and festivals
Public sector and government partners
Foundations and funding bodies
Artists and curators
Community and cross-sector partners
Collaboration formats
We work with partners to develop tailored formats, including:
Residency partnerships
Longer-term artist residencies embedded within institutionsProgramme development
Workshops, lecture series, and education-led initiativesExhibitions and curatorial projects
Collaborative exhibitions and research-led curatorial workCross-cultural exchange
International exchange programmes across institutions and regionsSUP LAB (experimental platform)
Flexible formats for artistic and curatorial experimentation
Our track record includes:
Working across the UK, Taiwan, and India since 2011
Engaging over 50 artists across residencies, workshops, and international programmes
Partnering with 5 universities and cultural institutions
Delivering over 20 exhibitions, alongside public and educational initiatives
Developing long-term collaborations connecting artistic practice, education, and public contexts
