Royal Society of Sculptorsresidency
Royal Society of Sculptors Eilean Shona Residency
Travel coveredHousing: One-bedroom cottage accommodation is provided on Eilean Shona.
- Who Can Apply: Royal Society of Sculptors members and fellows who have not been awarded a Society residency in the 12 months before applications open, with annual membership fee paid in full or a quarterly direct debit in place.
- The Focus: A month-long site-responsive residency on Eilean Shona, Scotland, to reflect on and respond to the natural environment.
- The Funding: £1,000 stipend plus £500 towards travel costs; one-bedroom cottage and north-light studio provided.
- Key Requirements: Free to enter on CuratorSpace: 5 to 12 images of recent work, a CV of up to two pages, a statement on how the residency might affect your practice and a statement on how you would use the island context.
DeadlineTuesday, November 10, 2026
StipendThe artist receives a £1,000 stipend plus £500 towards travel; cottage accommodation and a north-light studio are provided free for the month.
Application fee£0
DurationOne month
Program dates22 February – 22 March 2027
LocationEilean Shona, Scotland, United Kingdom
Open toArtists worldwide
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesAll Stages
DisciplinesSculpture
Application notesSubmit via the CuratorSpace link (free to enter): 5–12 images of recent work, a CV of up to two pages, a statement on how the residency might affect your practice and a statement on how you would use the island context. The annual membership fee must be paid in full by the submission deadline or an existing quarterly direct debit must be in place. The residency includes an artist talk and the chance to contribute to the island's permanent art collection; work made is expected to remain on the island.
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