About

MERZ was established by TV producer and artist David Rushton on extending the legacies of Kurt Schwitters and more recently Hannah Hoch, developing ideas of ‘collage’ as a theme for reconstruction and fabrication in a post-industrial and rural setting. MERZ is sited at Sanquhar’s former lemonade factory, it offers a rural base in a wonderful walking country, with four self-contained residencies, a gallery, a museum and studios. Month-long residencies can conclude with an exhibition/performance as appropriate Summerhall TV provides filmed documentation or can assist with video diaries. Living Accommodation includes The Bothy, The Snug, The Tadpole and No.5; exhibition/Display area including MERZ Workshop Museum of Model Art, No.5 and Sculpture Green (large outdoor work). For further information please see https://www.merz.gallery/residencies/ If interested in a residency contact us by email at hello@merz.gallery

Local Information

Sanquhar is a small quiet Scottish town in the beautiful Nith valley, it has become a centre for walking, cycling and storytelling. Additionally, Sanquhar plays host to three annual arts festivals. What makes MERZ special? The MERZ residency program provides two gallery/performance spaces and a variety of workshops/studios. With its own production company, Summerhall TV, MERZ offers professional documentation of residencies for circulation on social media or TV. The films support artists’ blogs and can feature on our well-established sites (eg www.summerhall.tv and www.merz.gallery). In addition, the MERZ Museum of Model Art (MoMA) supports residencies and exhibitions of artists who make models and (eg) puppet theatre. International Networking To date our artists, writers and architects have visited from the US, Canada, Australia, Japan, Germany, France, Spain and across the UK. See what visiting artists have said about their stay https://www.merz.gallery/recommendations/

Network Affiliations

• Res Artis