LDC Residencies 2025
2025 Residencies at The Grange, NorfolkDEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 13 JANUARY 2025

LDC is again in partnership with The Grange Projects to offer 6 places during the 2025 residency programme for artists working on specific comics/graphic novel projects. These are run on a pay-what-you-can basis. There is a selection basis for participants. Applicants should apply online.
LDC Immersive Weekend Workshops
Please note: There will be two LDC immersive weekend workshops hosted at The Grange which are open to everyone on a first book first attend basis. These weekends do not require an application process. These weekend workshops are offered at a fixed subsidised cost. Please see below for dates and links for more details and booking.
REVIVE Your Graphic Novel
An Immersive semi-structured Residential Weekend Workshop at The Grange, Norfolk
Led by Dr Nicola Streeten
£240 per person
Two sessions available (The format will be the same, but different dates):
Friday 20 – Sunday 22 June 2025, book here.
Friday 1 – Sunday 3 August, 2025, book here.
If you have any questions about any of the residencies please email Nicola nicolastreeten@yahoo.com
2025 LDC Pay What You Can Residencies at The Grange, Norfolk
In 2025 LDComics will again partner with The Grange Projects to offer 6 places to comics artists in our LDC community throughout the summer sessions.
The residency places are offered following a successful application. Please see below for further information. Should you still have questions, please do not hesitate to email Dr Nicola Streeten nicolastreeten@yahoo.com
For up to date information follow on Instagram @thegrangeprojects and visit https://www.thegrangeprojects.org
How to Apply
The 2025 In Residence programme consists of five 10-day (9 nights) residency sessions between May and September, with 6 artists plus Nicola and John In Residence for each session. Our aim for 2025 is to select appropriate groups of creatives that will complement each other’s projects. Our motivation is to establish a critical, supportive, dynamic and safe space for each of the five sessions that all participants will benefit from, including us. We ask that participating artists commit to their 10-day block of activity, once accepted for a session.
For the 2025 In Residence programme the Grange Projects is inviting artists to submit a specific proposal to undertake an intensive period
of production or research and development via our application form.
Residency Sessions
Session A 12 – 21 May
Session B 2 – 11 June
Session C 14 – 23 July
Session D 11 – 20 August
Session E 1 – 10 September
Application Timetable
13 January 2025 Deadline for submission of online application form
27-29 January 2025 Shortlisted applicants interviewed on Zoom
3-7 February 2025 All applicants notified
About The Grange
The residencies are hosted at The Grange, Great Cressingham, Norfolk. This is the headquarters of LDComics as well as being home to Dr Nicola Streeten and artist spouse John Plowman. The creative activity here is made possible by the generosity and support of the owners of The Grange. The LDC residencies will be run as part of a wider residency programme called The Grange Projects. The 6 LDC places will be offered to artists with a specific focus on comics and graphic novel projects, however comic artists and graphic novelists are welcome to apply to join the wider artist residencies.
The Grange offers an exceptional setting in nature to pursue your creative practice alongside ours. Our vision is to create, facilitate and participate in a convivial and generative atmosphere in which a key feature is a supportive, engaged feedback process with fellow residents. You can expect to encounter an interesting mix of disciplines and interests.
The Grange provides:
A private room with a desk.
Wifi in all rooms and throughout the house.
All linen and towels are provided.
Toilets, shower and bath are shared access.
Use of the communal kitchen, a library with an extensive collection of graphic novels and art books, and living room with work stations as well as access to the extensive gardens and grounds.
Meals: Vegan/vegetarian breakfast, lunch, dinner. All food allergies and needs will be discussed in advance to ensure options for you.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided for you to help yourself to.
Hot drinks available for you to help yourself to throughout your stay.
The evening meal will be communal and we ask for all guests to commit to joining.
Guests are invited to help with the cooking, everything will be provided to enable this.
Resident’s Responsibilities
Transport costs.
Material costs.
We ask that you arrange to have individual insurance in place (available from a-n.co.uk https://www.a-n.co.uk/about/insurance/ ) to cover work, equipment or materials belonging to you and your activity at The Grange.
Costs
The Grange Projects does not receive funding towards the costs of hosting residencies and we want to ensure the residencies are affordable for all interested artists/creatives. All residencies are offered on a Pay What You Can financial contribution. Our suggested contribution is £50 plus per night, for a 9 night residency. All participants are expected to make a monetary contribution of some sort. We appreciate and rely on all participants’ goodwill in embracing the value system that has the potential for an exciting new model of artist activity. Please see our FAQ’s.
The Grange is a rambling old building, with no ground floor bedrooms or shower facilities. If you have a physical or mental health condition please contact us to discuss how we can best support you with your individual needs.
Transport
If travelling by car The Grange has many major roads within a reasonable distance such as A11, M11, A1, A17.
The nearest train station is Downham Market we offer pick ups from the station on Mondays at 3.30pm and return transport on Saturdays or Sundays to arrive at Downham Market at 11am. Travel to and from Downham Market station at other times will need to be arranged independently (there is no public transport and a taxi costs around £50 we can give you taxi numbers)
The Grange is a 40 min drive to Kings Lynn and a 10 min drive to Swaffham a small town that has a full range of amenities; post office, pubs, doctor, chemist, supermarket etc. There are local bus services from Swaffham but access to a vehicle would be advisable for off site visits/meetings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the LDC Residencies women only?
No everyone is welcome to apply.
When is the deadline for applications?
The deadline is the 13 January 2025.
What is the minimum length of time I can come for?
The residencies in 2025 run on specific dates (see above) and all sessions are for 10 days (9 nights). We ask applicants to commit to the full session,
What is the maximum length of time I can come for?
The residencies in 2025 run on specific dates (see above) and all sessions are for 10 days (9 nights).
Can I come on a residency outside the specific residency dates?
Unfortunately not in 2025.
Can I come for longer than the 10 days option?Unfortunately not in 2025.
Can I come for fewer days?Unfortunately not in 2025.
I have been to The Grange on a residency before, can I re-apply?
Yes, however your application will be considered alongside other applicants for the 2025 programme.
What is the Suspended Coffee Campaign?
“A suspended coffee is the advance purchase of a cup of coffee for someone who needs it, no matter why” www.suspendedcoffees.com
I don’t have a website or social media sites, what should I do?
We recommend you build a simple website or instagram account for the purpose of your application.
What are you looking for in the proposal?
We are looking for the focus of your residency time here to be on a particular outcome, rather than a general continuation of your practice. This may be research and development or production of a project you are working on.
When will I know the outcome of my application?All applications are acknowledged on receipt and will be reviewed after the submission deadline of 13 January 2025. All applicants will be notified of the outcome 3-7 February 2025. If you have not heard from us by 8 Feburary please email us.
If I’m not shortlisted will I receive feedback?Unfortunately not in 2025. The aim for 2025 is to curate appropriate groups of creatives that will complement each other’s projects and that the LDC artists will be included in an appropriate group. The motivation is to establish a critical dynamic at the heart of the residencies that all participants will benefit from, including us. If you are not shortlisted it is not a judgement on your practice or project per se, but is simply a reflection on the curatorial remit for 2025.
Why do I have to make a monetary contribution?
The Grange Projects is run on a not for profit basis (it is not a business) and neither LDComics nor The Grange Projects receive public funding. All monetary contributions defray the costs of delivering the In Residence programme. The project can only continue to run if we work on this together.
What is the difference between Pay What You Can and Pay What You Want or Feel?
Pay What You Can is non judgemental. The activity relies on a collaborative approach where kindness is at the centre. Our intention is that everyone can give and receive in the same spirit, in whatever form that takes. In order to ensure a rich diversity of participants we will rely on mutual support. Pay What You Want or Feel suggests a judgement on the quality of service or goods you receive. Whilst The Grange offers basic comfort, the real offer is the coming together of artists and creatives. The quality of this relies on all participants committing to the process and ethos.
What is the Suspended Coffee Campaign?
“A suspended coffee is the advance purchase of a cup of coffee for someone who needs it, no matter why” www.suspendedcoffees.com
How do I decide how much I can pay?
We are leaving this entirely up to you. We trust your judgement. We will not ask for proof of your disposable income, but ask instead that you believe in the basic concept of Generosity and Reciprocity enabling you to be part of artist led creative activity that has benefit beyond the individual. The project can only continue to run if we work on this together.
What is the minimum amount of monetary contribution I could pay?Since all your meals and board are included in your residency, in addition to the unique opportunity of receiving critical response to your project, we recommend you consider the amount you would usually spend on your weekly living costs as a guideline. For example this would include costs such as socialising and travel as well as groceries.
What is the £50 plus per night plus amount based on?
Having hosted over 150 artist residencies here at The Grange since 2022 we’ve calculated that this is the minimum amount needed to cover our basic running costs during residencies.
Can I just pay the suggested contribution?
Yes.
Can I pay more than the suggested contribution?
Yes, all extra contributions will be used to defray the costs of fellow artists.
Can I pay in instalments?Yes, we ask for a non-refundable deposit of £75 which confirms your place. We ask for the balance to be fully paid one month before your visit.
In one amount
In two instalments
In monthly payments set up as a standing order
We are happy to work out the system that suits you best
I’m applying for funding but won’t hear back before the application deadline, what should I do?
Submit your application, to us. If we offer you a residency session and you are reliant on your funding outcome to participate we would be unable to guarantee your place, but will add you to a reserve list until you are able to confirm your funding is in place.
What if I have mobility/health issues?
The Grange is an old building that imposes access restrictions, however we are keen to support everyone where possible. In your application form, please indicate any requirements you may have (in the any other information section at the end)
What if I’m accepted for a residency and something happens that means I cannot come after all?
We appreciate that life throws us the unpredictable from time to time and will be sympathetic to individual circumstances.
If you still have questions, please email Nicola Streeten on nicolastreeten@yahoo.com