Deadline: January 9, 2026
The BSR is delighted to collaborate with the Bridget Riley Art Foundation to offer this exciting opportunity for an exceptional early- to mid-career artist working within the disciplines of painting, drawing and/or sculpture to spend six months at the British School in Rome (September 2026 to March 2027).
THE ROME RESIDENCY OFFERS
- board and accommodation in a purpose-designed residential studio at the BSR
- a grant of £1,500 per month.
- a grant of £500 towards visa expenses and/or shipment of work at the end of the residency
- full staff support, including with access to special collections and archives
- Italian language lessons on site
- 24/7 access to the BSR library
- opportunities to attend site visits, workshops, seminars, and our public events programme
- opportunities to collaborate with local artists and groups
- opportunities to participate in open studios
ELIGIBILITY Applicants must be of UK or Commonwealth nationality, or have been working or studying in the UK for at least three years by the application deadline.
SELECTION CRITERIA Applications will be assessed using the following criteria:
- the quality of the applicant’s creative output and the appropriateness of their qualifications.
- the extent to which the applicant’s proposal reflects the purpose of the award, which, in this case, is the study and practice of drawing, painting and/or sculpture.
- the viability of the proposal as a project to be carried out with support from the BSR.
In addition, the selectors will consider the potential for the award to support the applicant’s creative development and will attempt to ensure that the needs and interests of the successful applicant are compatible with the facilities available at the BSR and the interests of its community. Applications from those who have held a residency at the BSR in the previous two years will not normally be considered.
This program contains:
- Forms (5)
- Media (up to 5)