The 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(s).

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.

The deadline for 2022 has now passed. This is a biennial award and the next round of applications will be advertised in late 2023. 

Artists who have applied for the 2022 Residencies for Scotland will be notified of the final selection by the end of April 2022. 

Details of the 2022 application process can be found below -  

• RFS Applicant Guidelines
• Residency Venue Information
• RFS Applicant FAQs

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