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Freelands Studio Fellowships 2027
- Who Can Apply: Artists with a studio-based practice in any medium who hold a completed undergraduate or master's degree from one of seven partner UK art schools, have the right to work in the UK, and are not PhD holders or currently enrolled students; you may not apply to the school you attended.
- The Focus: A one-year, full-time, paid studio residency and teaching-development fellowship embedded in an art school at one of seven UK universities.
- The Funding: £28,000 bursary plus studio, research/technical/workshop facilities, mentorship, teaching-practice development, a solo presentation opportunity and funded visit to another partner university.
- Key Requirements: Complete the 2027 Studio Fellowships Application Form (written, audio or video) and email it to fellowships@freelandsfoundation.co.uk by 12pm on Thursday 15 October 2026. Optional portfolio: a single PDF of up to 5 A4 pages, max 10 images or 5 links (each digital work up to 3 minutes), 10MB total.
DeadlineThursday, October 15, 2026
Stipend£28,000 bursary and further support towards creative and professional development
DurationOne year, full-time
Program datesFellowships begin January – March 2027; Fellowships end December 2027 – March 2028
Locationnational
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesEmerging
Application notesApplications are by email: download the 2027 Studio Fellowships Application Form, complete it (written, audio or video) and email it with an optional portfolio to fellowships@freelandsfoundation.co.uk by 12pm on Thursday 15 October 2026. An online eligibility checker is available at https://form.typeform.com/to/j6xM8UZG. For access support email with subject line 'Freelands Fellowship 2027 – Access' or call 0203 598 7081. Host universities shortlist and interview in November–December 2026 (reasonable interview travel reimbursed); fellowships start January–March 2027 and run twelve months.
Contactfellowships@freelandsfoundation.co.uk
Freelands Foundation
Organization based in London