The Incorporated Edwin Austin Abbey Memorial Scholarshipsfellowship
Abbey Fellowship in Painting
Housing: Accommodation in a studio live/work atelier at the British School at Rome, with meals provided
- Who Can Apply: Mid-career painters with some exhibition or professional experience who are UK or US citizens, or of any nationality resident in the UK or US for five of the last ten years; no age limit. Painting includes the expanded field (sculpture, performance, textiles).
- The Focus: A 3-month painting residency at the British School at Rome (starting October 2027, January 2028 or April 2028), living and working in a studio live/work atelier within an international research community.
- The Funding: The Fellow receives £1,500 per month for 3 months, accommodation and meals, plus a £300 Jules de Goede grant towards materials and travel.
- Key Requirements: By January 17, 2027, email via WeTransfer or Dropbox to apply@abbey.org.uk: the completed Application Form (two referees' names and job titles, personal statement up to 420 words, CV highlights up to 200 words, slide list, availability), the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and 8 JPEG images of recent work. Pay the £25 (or US$ equivalent) fee by PayPal, or request a fee waiver.
DeadlineSunday, January 17, 2027
Stipend£1,500 per month
Application fee£25
Duration3 months
Program dates3-month residencies starting October 2027, January 2028 or April 2028
LocationRome, Italy
Open toArtists in the United Kingdom and the United States
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesMid-Career, Established
DisciplinesPainting (including expanded field), Sculpture, Performance, Textiles
Application notesDownload the 2027/28 Application Form and tick Fellowship (one form, select one award only); state any period you are not available (Fellowships start October 2027, January 2028 or April 2028). Send the form (PDF or Word, surname in the file name), the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, 8 JPEG images of recent work (about 1 MB each, named 01-08 + surname, matching the slide list) and any fee-waiver evidence via WeTransfer or Dropbox to apply@abbey.org.uk. Pay the £25/US$ equivalent fee via the PayPal link on the Abbey Awards site and note the reference on the form. Postal applications are accepted at 7 St Peter's Close, London E2 7AE. Shortlisted applicants are interviewed in London (or on Zoom from overseas) in March 2027. General enquiries: contact@abbey.org.uk.
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The Incorporated Edwin Austin Abbey Memorial Scholarships