Short Description

The RSA William Littlejohn Award (£2000) for Excellence and Innovation in Water-based Media, funded by The William Littlejohn Bequest and administered by the Royal Scottish Academy, consists of:

  • A monetary award to research, develop and produce a new body of work in a water-based medium
  • An exhibition of selected completed work at the Royal Scottish Academy at a future date
  • Acquisition of work into the Royal Scottish Academy’s Collection, a Recognised Collection of National Significance.

Eligibility

  • Entrants must be working in water-based media (any pigment mixed with water).
  • Entrants must either be born in Scotland or have been resident in Scotland for at least 3 years.
  • In the case of students applying, entrants must either be graduating in 2024 or currently studying at postgraduate level at one of the following art schools in Scotland – Gray’s School of Art, Aberdeen, Duncan of Jordanstone Collage of Art, Dundee, Edinburgh Collage of Art, Glasgow School of Art, and University of the Highlands and Islands.

Submission Requirements

  • Contact information
  • Artist Statement (max. 100 words, about your artistic practice)
  • Up to 5 key artistic achievements (max. 150 words, noting projects/exhibitions/awards or other achievements)
  • Summary of post-secondary education (date commenced, date completed, course details & qualifications; institution)
  • 25 word summary of proposed project
  • Desired travel destination (if applicable)
  • Proposed project start and end date
  • Proposal (max. 300 words, about your proposed project)
  • Supporting visual material (max. 6 JPEGs)

How to Apply

Online Application

Program Benefits & Awards

The RSA William Littlejohn Award (£2000) for Excellence and Innovation in Water-based Media, funded by The William Littlejohn Bequest and administered by the Royal Scottish Academy, consists of:

  • A monetary award to research, develop and produce a new body of work in a water-based medium
  • An exhibition of selected completed work at the Royal Scottish Academy at a future date
  • Acquisition of work into the Royal Scottish Academy’s Collection, a Recognised Collection of National Significance. 

Entry Fee

None

Location

Edinburgh, Scotland

Timeline

  • Application Deadline: 22 June 2025

Website Link: https://www.royalscottishacademy.org/opportunities/rsa-william-littlejohn-award/

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