Application for the Young Artist Scholarship 2026-2027

The Young Artist Scholarship 2026–27 recognises painters who demonstrate exceptional commitment, seriousness of purpose, and the potential to develop a sustained and rigorous practice. Open to applicants across both in-studio and online yearlong courses, the scholarship offers a limited number of full and partial fee awards. Selection is made on the strength of the work, the clarity of intent, and the artist’s readiness to engage in focused, critical development over the course of the academic year.

Last date to apply 15th July 2026

Please complete the form below to apply for the Young Artist Scholarship 2026–27. Applications are assessed on the strength of the work submitted, the clarity of intent, and the seriousness of your commitment to practice.

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Name *

First

Last

Email *

Mobile *

Which yearlong course are you applying the scholarship for *

Advanced Painting Personal Projects Mondays Online | 6 October 2026 – 28 June 2027
The Painting Year II Tuesdays | 6 October 2026 – 29 June 2027
The Painting Year II Wednesdays | 7 October 2026 – 30 June 2027
Painting the Contemporary Figure (In Studio): Imaginative & Expressive Approaches Thursdays | 14 Jan – 1 July 2027
Painting the Figure (Online): Portraiture and Figurative Practice Thursdays | 14 January – 1 July 2027
The Painting Year 1: Materials, Methods and Ideas Fridays | 9 October 2026 – 2 July 2027
Developing Your Art Practice Alternate Fridays Online | 9 October 2026 – 2 July 2027
Painting Personal Projects Saturdays In Studio | 10 October 2026 – 3 July 2027
Approaches to Abstraction Alternate Sundays In Studio | 17 January – 4 July 2027

Please choose no more than 3 courses

Why you want to take this course/these courses, and how do you think it/they will benefit you? *

Separate each course by paragraphs. Note – the scholarship will only be offered for one of the courses.

Artist Statement *

A personal statement (max. 150 words) introducing yourself

Your art practice *

Tell us about your art practice (maximum 600 words) Have you been to art school? – note not having been to art school is not a disqualify from apply. We want to know what you have done and are doing at present.

Image upload *

Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload You can upload up to 5 files.

Upload between 3 – 5 pictures of recent work that you have done. Maximum file size is 2MB

Referees *

Please provide details of two referees, including: Their full names, their relationship to you, their email addresses and telephone contact number. IF YOU ARE SHORTLISTED, before your interview, we will get in touch with your two referees: Your FIRST REFEREE should be someone who has known your work and practice over a period of time and can speak to its development. Your SECOND REFEREE should be someone who can speak to your character and commitment. Neither referee may be a family member. Please do not ask your referees to contact us proactively; we will reach out to them directly if and when required.

Website / URL

This is optional – only provide your website if you believe will enhance your application.

Social median handle or URL

This is optional – only provide the handle or url if you believe will enhance your application.