In an exciting new partnership LIFT and the Victoria and Albert Museum are offering the opportunity for an artist to spend 5 weeks in residence at the V&A.

Over the 5 weeks an artist will be supported by Museum staff to access all parts of the museum and its collections on both public display and in storage. As well as the Museum's rich collections, its building is full of opportunity for artists and visitors to explore – from grand sweeping staircases and lofty balconies to dark basements and undiscovered corridors.

They wish to use this residency opportunity to encourage each artist to develop an ambitious proposal for a performance/theatre project that would take place at the V&A or for a digitally based project that can be fully produced for the LIFT festival in either 2014 or 2016.

The successful artist will be offered:

• A fee of £2500

• Five weeks based in one of the artist studios in the Sackler Centre at the V&A

• Desk space within the Theatre Department

• A full induction on the V&A and its collections

• Access to the V&A's unique resources including the extensive collections; inspirational architecture and spaces; curatorial and conservation expertise; practical art, design and digital media workshops in the Sackler Centre and experienced educational staff.

How to Apply

Please download the brief here, and submit your proposal by 10am Monday 28th May to jon@liftfestival.com

• Interviews will take place on the 31st May

• The 5 week residency will take place between 10th June – 16th August

• The induction at the V&A will take place on 10-11 June