Short Description
The RSA Blackadder Houston Mid-Career Travel Award (£5,000) provides a travel and research opportunity for a fine art painter. The aim of the award is to enable a committed, mid-career, painter to travel internationally, to a location of their choosing, to facilitate the research, development and production of new work. The award is funded by the RSA Blackadder Houston Bequest, administered by the Royal Scottish Academy.
Eligibility
- Entrants must be mid-career painters who are at least 15 years out of art school or can demonstrate at least 15 years of substantive practice.
- Entrants must not currently be studying.
- The entrant’s practice must be predominantly based in painting; this can be in any medium or subject.
- Entrants must have been born or are currently living in Scotland (and have been for at least 3 years consecutively).
Submission Requirements
- Artist statement (max 100 words)
- Up to 5 key artistic achievements (max 150 words)
- Summary of post school education
- 25-word summary of proposed research and production.
- A description of why the applicant needs this support to allow them to realise their artistic potential (max 100 words).
- Proposal (max 300 words) which gives an idea on what the artist hopes to achieve.
- CV
- A rough budget to show the use of funds.
- Up to 6 visuals of works already produced.
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
The RSA Blackadder Houston Mid-Career Travel Award (£5,000) provides a travel and research opportunity for a fine art painter. The aim of the award is to enable a committed, mid-career, painter to travel internationally, to a location of their choosing, to facilitate the research, development and production of new work. The award is funded by the RSA Blackadder Houston Bequest, administered by the Royal Scottish Academy.
Entry Fee
None
Location
Scotland
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 22 June 2025
Website Link: https://www.royalscottishacademy.org/opportunities/rsa-blackadder-houston-travel-award/
