Artful Migration
An artist-in-residence programme exploring the relationship between art, people, and migratory species in Dumfries & Galloway.
About the Artful Migration
Artful Migration is an artist-in-residence programme that brings together contemporary artists, local communities, and the natural world.
Focused on the lives and journeys of migratory species in Dumfries & Galloway, the programme invites artists to create new work that responds to the environment, sparks dialogue, and deepens our connection to the landscapes we share.
Developed by Moving Souls Dance in partnership with Upland arts agency and other cultural and environmental organisations, Artful Migration nurtures early-career and established artists alike, offering space for creative research, community engagement, and artistic exploration. At its heart, the programme is about using creativity as a bridge — connecting people to place, ecology to imagination, and culture to conservation.
Calling Artists:
Applications are now open for the Artful Migration Residency 2025/26
The ‘Artful Migration’ residency programme offers artists a unique insight into the migratory birds of Dumfries & Galloway through partnership working with local nature reserves and the opportunity to create new artwork in response for public display.
Applications close: 9am, 6th October 2025
The History of Artful Migration
Since its pilot in 2018, Artful Migration has placed artists within unique landscapes across Dumfries & Galloway, each residency inspired by the rhythms and habitats of migratory species.
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Partners & Supporters
Artful Migration thrives through the support of partners, funders, and donors who share our vision to connect people, nature, and creativity through residencies and community engagement.
