Bow Cross Artist Residency

Acme Studios, in partnership with the Swan Foundation, established a 12-month residency for an artist to develop a project or projects centred on Bow Cross. The partners believe that by investing in an artist and supporting a process of consultation, participation and collaboration with local residents, work will emerge which will have meaning and value both for local people and for the artist involved. Simon Terrill was selected from an open submission process and took up the residency in December 2010.

Acme began to work in partnership with Swan in 2005 to develop a mixed-use project in Leven Road, E14. The development, Atelier Court, opened in March 2009 and was acknowledged as the UK's first-ever development combining affordable housing and affordable studios. From this successful partnership flowed an understanding of shared goals and purposes which led quite naturally to Acme being asked to propose a project - the Bow Cross Artist Residency - to the newly-formed Swan Foundation, who agreed to provide funding.

Simon Terrill

Simon Terrill creates photographic performance events which explore ideas of community and the nature of crowds. He lives and works a short distance from Bow Cross. Simon receives a bursary of £10,000 and £10,000 towards project costs. In addition, he receives support throughout the residency from Acme Studios and the key stakeholders: Swan and a member of the residents' association.