Organizer Information
The Stanley Picker Gallery at Kingston University is a leading commissioning venue and university gallery in the UK. Established in 1997, it serves as a creative production site and "expanded studio" on the Hogsmill River, functioning as a primary cultural interface between the university and the South-West London community.
Title & Description
Stanley Picker Fellowships in Art & Design 2026.
The Gallery is seeking to appoint two contemporary practitioners to these prestigious fellowships. The program supports practice-based, innovative research projects that culminate in an exhibition of international standing at the Stanley Picker Gallery. The fellowship aims to foster creative exploration by embedding practitioners within the academic and technical environment of Kingston School of Art.
Categories
Art, Design, Digital, Painting, Drawing, Photography, Video, Printmaking, Installation, Performance, Sculpture, Textile Art, and Ceramics.
Eligibility
- Status: Open to contemporary practitioners.
- Residency: Typically aimed at residents of the United Kingdom.
- Commitment: Applicants must be able to engage with the university's resources and participate in the culminating exhibition.
- Diversity: The Gallery strongly encourages participation from individuals with all protected characteristics to achieve fairness of opportunity.
Program Benefits and Awards
- Financial Grant: Up to £16,000 per fellowship.
- Resource Access: Valuable access to extensive material workshops, technical resources, and professional expertise within Kingston School of Art.
- Studio Space: Provision of free studio space for the duration of the research period.
- Exhibition: A platform to premiere ambitious new work through a major exhibition at the Stanley Picker Gallery.
Fees
- Application Fee: None.
Application Requirements
- Registration: Applicants must register their interest online to receive the official Fellowship Application Pack.
- Documents: Required materials include a Portfolio, CV, and examples of recent Artwork.
- Project Proposal: A detailed plan for an innovative, practice-based research project.
How to Apply?
Register interest via the official Gallery website to receive application instructions. Completed applications must be submitted online by the deadline.
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: Monday, June 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
- Interviews: Week commencing July 13, 2026.
Location
United Kingdom, Kingston upon Thames (Kingston University).
Additional Details
The fellowships are supported by the Stanley Picker Trust and are part of Arts Council England’s National Portfolio. Previous fellows include Larry Achiampong, Maeve Brennan, and Sophie Huckfield.