HOLDING SPACES
HOLDING SPACES

FOR CREATIVITY
FOR CREATIVITY

Emerge is a dynamic studio residency program for Bath Spa University alumni and community artists, empowering professional creativity to thrive.

ABOUT EMERGE STUDIOS

Emerge is a studio residency programme for Bath Spa University graduates working across art, design, performance, music, and creative media. Launched in Autumn 2020 in partnership with Santander Universities, EMERGE offers a unique, multidisciplinary creative practice space exclusively for alumni who have graduated within the past two years.

OUR OFFER

More than just a workspace, EMERGE is a creative incubator designed to nurture emerging talent by providing vital studio space, tailored training, and meaningful support at a pivotal point in an artist’s career — bridging the gap between university and the professional world. Unlike conventional incubation programmes, EMERGE looks beyond purely economic outcomes, empowering graduates to build sustainable, fulfilling careers in the creative industries and to define success on their own terms.

EMERGE has directly accelerated the growth of my creative business... I’ve witnessed over 100 early-career creatives gain tangible outcomes... EMERGE is an essential pipeline for Bath’s creative economy.
Nigel Fryatt
Creative Technology Mentor
Without Emerge I wouldn't be where I am today... Emerge always enthusiastically supports fresh ideas, a prime example being Chimes poetry night, which has become a central hub for all performance poets in Bath.
Ash Manganaro
Writer in Residence
The Emerge residency has been a real lifeline for keeping my practice alive... My self-belief as an artist has grown, and I’ve become involved with new exhibition opportunities and collaborations.
Kat Wallis-King
Resident