Three artists and craftspeople will be offered an opportunity to kickstart their artistic careers in what has been described as a ‘life-changing opportunity’. The Hugo Burge Foundation, previously known as the Marchmont Makers Foundation, is launching the Springboard Studios Programme in the Scottish Borders and it is designed to help young artists at the beginning of their career. Mr Burge was a British entrepreneur , philanthropist and art-lover who died at the age of 51 in 2003.
The final 10 years of his life were spent investing in establishing a creative hub around the Marchmont Estate in Berwickshire. The foundation was renamed in his memory earlier this year and aims to continue his passion for the arts and create a lasting legacy in the Scottish Borders and beyond. Applications for this exciting residency scheme are invited between Friday 8th November 2024 and Monday 6th January 2025.
The spaces are part of The Hugo Burge Foundation Studios, which is situated in specially renovated historic buildings described as ‘warm, spacious and characterful’ on the estate. The creative space artists will work in (Image: Hugo Burge Foundation) They are being offered to artists who are aged 30 and under free of charge for a year, with a possibility of extending by a further year subject to availability. They will also receive a grant of up to £1,000 to support the purchase of tools and materials.
Lucy Brown, CEO of The Hugo Burge Foundation said: “Springboard tenants wil.
