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Dates: Summer Term 27 April - 4 July 2026
The closing date for applications is 5pm GMT Thursday 20 November 2025. Residency dates are 27 April - 4 July 2026. The residency jury will meet late November 2025 to consider all applications, shortlisted candiates will be invited to interview via zoom on Friday 5 December 2025, after which applicants will be told if they have been successful.
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 an urban environment and make the most of the opportunities offered by the residency
• Preference may be given to artists from the US.
Please be aware artists who are from the UK or have studied in the UK are NOT eligible to apply. To be considered for the fellowship applicants must have completed post-graduate studies.
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