Artist Development

101 supports and develops the outdoor arts sector, nurturing innovation and experimentation in site-specific and outdoor performance.

101 curates a programme of R&D residencies: Seedbed, and runs a year round programme of training and professional development: 101Labs.

Apply Now for Creating in Catalonia

Creating in Catalonia is an international residency opportunity in Tàrrega, Catalonia, Spain. Deadline: Mon 14 Sep 2026

101 Labs

101 Labs is our professional development programme, bringing artists together for inspiration, discussion and debate. There are labs for directors, writers, landscape artists, circus artists, performers and more.

Seedbed Residencies

Seedbed is 101's curated programme of residencies, working with experienced artists who want to explore new ideas at an early stage, exploring new creative collaborations, techniques or technologies.

Take It Outside Programme

Take It Outside is an artist development programme aimed at supporting extraordinary early-career artists for Arts in Public Space. Hosted by 101 and supported by Jerwood Arts Developing Artists scheme.

“A safe place to experiment and explore”

Wildworks Landscape Theatre Lab participant

Upcoming Labs & Symposia

Communicating Climate 2026

Communicating Climate
Mon 23 - Thu 26 Nov 2026
at 101 Outdoor Arts
£150 (including food and accommodation)

Sound for Outdoor Arts

Sound for Outdoor Arts
Tue 17 - Thu 19 Nov 2026
at 101 Outdoor Arts
£195 (including food and accommodation)

TOOLBOX TOGETHER 2026

Mon 28 Sep - Thu 1 Oct
at 101 Outdoor Arts
£125 (including meals and accommodation)

Featured Labs

The following 101Labs are annual or regular events. Join the ongoing discussion and debate, meet new contacts and gain a regular network of peer support & inspiration.

Look out for the next date for these events in the upcoming labs section above.

Summer School

Summer School is 101's programme of intensive residential workshops for professional artists working across disciplines.

For producers: Toolbox

If you’re an outdoor arts producer then Toolbox is your chance to gain peer support, and to talk about the passions, frustrations and challenges of producing in an outdoor arts context.

For Makers: Shedonism

Shedonism is our annual weekend long maker’s jam, and a meeting of the marvellous minds behind the wierd and wonderful inventions that make outdoor arts so exciting.

Devoted and Disgruntled

Our free annual Open Space Event is a place to talk about the issues that matter to you & what makes outdoor arts so special. Make like-minded connections and influence the future of the scene.

Outdoor Events Staying at 101 Meet the Team Past Labs