RSA Residencies for Scotland is an artist-led scheme which provides valuable research and residency opportunities for artists. It forges important networks with centres of artistic excellence across Scotland, ranging from traditional residency venues to specialised production facilities.

Open to visual artists at all stages of their careers, the emphasis is on enabling a period of research, development and production, as well as on the acquisition and exchange of new skills and experiences. Artists can apply for funds of up to £5,000 and are responsible for managing their own residency, in discussion with the partner venue.

Our partner venues all have a long history of offering quality development to, and presentation opportunities for, contemporary artists. For many their expertise and longevity has formed the backbone of artist practice in Scotland for decades. Exhibition opportunities may be available at the RSA or through links with the partner venues and their own exhibition facilities or networks.

• Artists must have been born OR are currently living in Scotland, and have been for at least 3 years consecutively.
• Artists should no longer be in full-time education at the time of applying.
• Artists may apply for funds of up to £5,000.
• An additional artist fee of up to 10% of the requested budget will be awarded by the RSA onto the final fund.
• Duration of residencies are flexible but must be completed before the end of 2025.
• Artists are responsible for budgeting all aspects of the residency (accommodation, materials, venue costs, travel, workshop use, etc).
• The artist will be responsible for the structure and day-to-day management of their award, in agreement with the residency venue.
• The overall project will be administered and financial aspects monitored by the RSA.
• Artists will need to check for any restrictions or additional costs that may apply to each residency venue before completing the application. A full list of participating venues and residency guidelines can be found on our below.