Dumfries House Scottish Artists February

Dumfries House | Scottish Artists at Dumfries House | February - May 2026
Please complete the form below, following the instructions given. Applications close 5pm GMT Monday 17 November 2025. Submitted applications will be assessed by the residency jury in late November 2025. Applications are reviewed by a jury panel according to the following criteria:

• Clarity of artistic vision as articulated in the artist statement and work samples

• Persuasive evidence that the applicant is committed in purpose and practice

• Clear evidence that the artist works at a professional level in their field

• Clear indications of the significance and critical role that the residency will play in the development of the artist's project

• Willingness to work in a rural environment and make the most of the opportunities offered by the residency

Applications are open to Scottish Artists. To be eligble artists must either be working and living in Scotland or studied at a Scottish Art School.

If you would like to apply for a printmaking residency at Dumfries House please state in your application. We ask that artists applying for a printmaking residency are proficient printmakers.

Please note residency applications will be held on the Royal Drawing School database for one year, after one year applications will be deleted.

If you have any questions regarding the residency or your application please contact: residencies@royaldrawingschool.org
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Please upload 10 images of recent work. The name of each image file should include your name, the artwork's dimensions (in cms) and media, e.g Adie Smith, 100cm x 200cm, Oil on Canvas. Please include images that show your interest in drawing *

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If you have any particular period you would like to request please include details below:

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If you would like to take part in a printmaking residency, please state in the box below. Please note printmaking residences are only open to proficient printmakers.
Please tick if you would like to take part in a dedicated printmaking residency at Dumfries House (please note these residencies are only open to artists who are proficient printmakers).

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Dumfries House | Scottish Artists at Dumfries House | February - May 2026