Performance Residency
partnership with South London Gallery

30 April–11 June 2022
Roberts Institute of Art

In May 2022, together with the South London Gallery (SLG), we will welcome Valerie Asiimwe Amani to begin a five-week residency at the SLG.

The Performance Residency will culminate in a live performance at the SLG from 10-12 June 2022, exploring how the home structure speaks to our understanding of navigating communal space and a sense of belonging.

The live performance will take place on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 June 2022, 2pm and 4pm at South London Gallery, Peckham. Tickets available through South London Gallery here.

Roberts Institute of Art
Roberts Institute of Art

The selection process for the performance residency was rooted in a collaborative approach in which external, UK-wide nominators put forward a selection of artists who have had limited exposure in London, for consideration by a panel.

The panel was composed of representatives from RIA and the South London Gallery, and Korean-Canadian artist, Zadie Xa.

Roberts Institute of Art

Valerie Asiimwe Amani

Valerie Asiimwe Amani is a Tanzanian artist and writer working across performative video, text, textile and installation.

Asiimwe Amani was nominated by artist Harold Offeh.

South London Gallery

The South London Gallery is known for presenting new work by British and international artists, often by those who have rarely or never had an exhibition in a London institution. Group shows bring together works by established and lesser-known British and international artists, whilst an ongoing residency programme provides opportunities for artists to develop new work and exhibit at the SLG. The SLG has a track record of commissioning and presenting performance work spanning more than twenty years.