RBA Rome Scholarship 2020

Call for Entries until March 1st 2020

This competition is open to artists who live, work or study in the UK and who are aged 35 years or under. The Scholarship is for the month of September 2020.

Some of the members are called upon by outside groups or colleges to offer talks and advice to their students. The Council also makes an effort to visit Degree shows across the country in order to talk with students and encourage the development of their skills

See also:

Sala Uno: www.salauno.com

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The Scholarship Offers

  • Four weeks at Sala Uno, a highly prestigious gallery and international arts centre in the heart of Rome 
  • Accommodation in a self-contained apartment, situated within a wonderful and extensive walled garden in the grounds of the gallery
  • Studio space which will be available within the gallery
  • Two meals per day, provided at a nearby restaurant
  • Return flights to Rome
  • £1000 prize money

Conditions for Entry

  • The applicant’s work needs to be figurative
  • The work may be painting, drawing, printmaking or sculpture
  • Six images of recent work to be provided together with a completed application form, see below
  • An administration fee of £10 is required with the application

Guidelines

  • Semi-finalists are responsible for the delivery and collection of their own works
  • It is suggested that large scale works be accompanied by smaller works as, if the artist is chosen as a semi-finalist or finalist, exhibition space will be limited and this may influence selection
  • It may be helpful for the 3 finalists to bring with them for interview any sketchbooks or journals which show their exploration of techniques or development of their ideas
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Special thanks to our sponsors

We are grateful for the generous help and support received from our sponsors:

Wei Shao FRBA (RBA Patron)

Liam Culver FRBA (RBA Web Designer)

The Royal Over-Seas League, London

Royal Society of British Artists

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