Studio Facilities

A Nationally Significant collection of Scottish Art and related archival and library material. Collections based research facilities (not studio facilities).

Costs

No costs. Please see ‘support offered’ and ‘other facilities’ for in-kind support. Artists should budget for accommodation, travel, materials and studio space if needed. 

Minimum Period

1 month but flexible

Maximum Period

6 months but flexible

Other facilities

Access to a 200-year-old Nationally Significant collection of Scottish Art, archival and library material:

• The RSA collections contain original artworks in a variety of media and a treasure trove of visually and historically captivating archival material, a library, ephemera and memorabilia related to Scottish art and the RSA’s artists and exhibitions since the mid 19th century.
• Waivered fees for staff assistance. 
• Copyright permissions where necessary. 
• Communication and access to RSA artist members. 
• Technical assistance if required.

Support offered

Curatorial support, dialogue with artists, networking opportunities, handling support, technical expertise, digitisation.

Promotional support offered

Through in-house promotions. Visibility of artist through wider project promotion.

Exhibition or other opportunities

Yes (and the potential for your work or research to enter one of Scotland’s Nationally Significant art collections)

Requirements

None.

Accommodation offered

The artist will need to arrange their own accommodation for the period.

Alternative accommodation

Plenty of accommodation available in Edinburgh.

Travel

Located in the Granton area of Edinburgh. Accessible by bus from Waverley and Haymarket train stations.

Accessibility

Site fully accessible to wheelchair users.

Lift on-site and bookable study space available.

Insurance

Public liability insurance in place.

If you are interested in carrying out a Residency within the RSA Collections it may be possible to arrange a visit to find out more about the Collection. We have a small staff and will only be able to arrange a visit for those who are serious about applying. Please contact us for more information.

Website: collections.royalscottishacademy.org

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