ROAR x Bloc Pathways Programme 2026/27
ROAR is partnering with Bloc Projects to offer 2 fully funded places on their Pathways Artist Development Programme 2026/27.
This opportunity is open exclusively to ROAR members and is designed to support artists who are ready to take the next step in their practice.
About Pathways
Pathways is a development programme for early-career artists based in South Yorkshire. It offers a combination of practical support, critical development, and peer learning during a key stage of artistic growth.
Selected artists will receive:
Mentorship and peer support
Research trips
A 2-week residency at Bloc Projects
A 4-week public-facing exhibition or event series
A £1,000 artist fee
The programme takes a holistic and collaborative approach, focusing not just on professional outcomes but on sustaining a meaningful and resilient artistic practice.
Find out all about the 2025/26 cohort here.
Who This Is For
We’re looking for early-career artists based in South Yorkshire who are ready to develop their practice further and are open to collaboration, peer learning, and critical reflection; this opportunity is best suited to those at a point of transition, looking to deepen their work, expand their networks, and engage with new ways of thinking and making.
ROAR Member Eligibility
This opportunity is intended for artists with an established relationship with ROAR. Applicants should typically have been a member for 6 months or more and have actively engaged with our programme, such as attending sessions, skillshares, events, or exhibitions. We will also consider members of less than 6 months who can demonstrate strong, ongoing engagement and a clear commitment to ROAR activity. As this is a member-focused opportunity, recent sign-ups without prior involvement may not be prioritised.
How to Apply
Fill out our application form here.
You will be asked to provide an artist statement along with examples of your work and other questions about how you would engage with this particular opportunity.
Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed by the ROAR team, with a shortlist shared with Bloc Projects for final selection.
They will be selecting 2 artists in total.
Key Dates
Application deadline: Midnight, Friday 22nd May 2026
Applicants will be notified if they have been selected for the next stage of the process by 29th May 2026. The final selection will be done by the Pathways team from Bloc Projects.