WIP Space – Application Feedback Policy

Our position

WIP Space is an artist-run organisation committed to supporting artists through studio provision, exhibitions, mentoring, and public programming. Where capacity allows, we aim to offer feedback on residency and exhibition applications as part of this commitment. We also recognise that feedback is rarely offered following unsuccessful applications, particularly at scale, and we understand its potential value for artists.

At the same time, providing feedback involves significant time and emotional labour. As an artist-run space, we must balance openness with sustainability.

Scope of feedback

  • Feedback is offered at our discretion and subject to staff capacity.

  • Due to the volume of applications, feedback is necessarily limited in length and scope.

  • Feedback generally focuses on:

    • curatorial fit with the programme

    • clarity and articulation of the proposal

    • relationship between exhibition and public or community-facing activity

    • practical, spatial, or logistical considerations

Feedback reflects how an application was read at the point of assessment, rather than a judgement on artistic value, intent, politics, or identity.

What feedback is (and is not)

Feedback is intended as:

  • a constructive response to the application as submitted

  • an indication of areas that could be clarified or strengthened in future applications

Feedback is not:

  • an invitation to debate or further develop a proposal

  • a reassessment of the application outcome

  • a reflection of an artist’s worth, legitimacy, or position

Clarification and follow-up

Applications are assessed solely on the information provided at the point of submission, and we are unable to resolve gaps, tensions, or ambiguities through follow-up correspondence.

Applicants are encouraged to treat feedback as a reflection on how the proposal was received, rather than as a definitive statement on their practice.

Language and interpretation

We recognise that written feedback can be read in different ways, particularly where applications engage with complex social, political, or personal issues. Feedback reflects curatorial and programme-based considerations and is not intended to imply judgement of intent.

We also recognise that language carries weight on all sides, and we continue to reflect on how our feedback is communicated to minimise misinterpretation.

Our commitment

  • We remain committed to offering feedback where possible, particularly as many institutions are unable to do so.

  • We also recognise that not all applications will receive feedback, and that this may change depending on capacity.

  • We reserve the right to revise, limit, or withdraw feedback provision in future open calls in order to protect the sustainability and wellbeing of people within the organisation.