LEARNING EXCHANGE RESIDENCIES

29 May – 11 July 2026

Newcastle upon Tyne (UK) - Nantes (FR)

Learning Exchange Residencies offers time, space, and resource for artists to connect and create potential for collaboration and co-learning between Newcastle upon Tyne (UK) and Nantes (FR).

Reflecting on the ideas and experiences following our LER programme in 2025 this year we have decided to support three rtists to return to Nantes: this year Niall Greaves, Noize Choir (Lindsay Duncanson/Marek Gabrysch), and Izaak Gledhill will be returning to Paradise for a period of 4 weeks per residency. 

This year all of the artists will present work together at Paradise as part of an exhibition and events programme:

EVENTS

Friday 22 May, 6:30pm / FREE

Noize Choir Workshop

Join NOIZE CHOIR for a two-hour experimental vocal session in extended voice techniques and exploration of some of Noize Choir’s sound creating practice. 

Friday 29 May, 6PM / FREE

A Temporary Constellation

Co-curated exhibition between all Learning Exchange Residency artists: Izaak Gledhill, Niall Grieves, and Noize Choir (Lindsay Duncanson and Marek Gabrysch). The work will include a newly published book, audio/video work and initial ideas for a set design of stained glass.

Join us for the exhibition opening event on Friday 29 May.

Friday 12 June, 6:30pm / FREE

Noize Choir Performance

Noize Choir will create a performance at Gallery Paradise to celebrate the work they have created over the course of their residency in Nantes.  

Friday 26 June, 7:30pm / FREE

Adam & Steve: Immersive Comedy Theatre Show

The world has ended, and Adam’s waiting in the pub to see if there’s time for one last quiet pint before whatever-comes-next, when Steve bursts through the door. Adam & Steve is an immersive comedy theatre show exploring forgiveness and upbringing. This sharing is a work-in-progress, with a stained glass set design. 

Learning Exchange Residencies is a collaboration between Paradise (FR), The NewBridge Project (UK), and artist Andrew Wilson (UK).

Paradise is an art project dedicated to national and international artist residencies located in the city centre of Nantes and curated by artists Béatrice Dacher & Michel Gerson. www.galerie-paradise.fr

The NewBridge Project is an artist-led space in Newcastle upon Tyne that supports artists with an ambitious programme of exhibitions, events, commissions, and development opportunities. www.thenewbridgeproject.com

Andrew Wilson is an artist based in Newcastle upon Tyne who tends to work in collaboration with other artists, individuals, groups & organisations. www.iamandrewwilson.co.uk

Below you will find a brief introduction to each artist and how they plan to approach the residency.