The RSA MacRobert Art Award for Painting (£20,000) provides an extensive research and development opportunity for a fine art painter. The aim of the award is to assist a committed painter whose circumstances have made it difficult to focus upon their artistic talent, enabling them to dedicate the resources necessary to further expand their practice.

The award is funded by the MacRobert Trust and administered by the Royal Scottish Academy and consists of:
- A monetary award of £20,000 to fund a period of research and development for a new body of work within a 12-month period.
- Exhibition of selected completed work, along with other RSA winners, at the Royal Scottish Academy at a future date.

Previous winners of the RSA MacRobert Award for Painting

Steven MacIver 2024

Samantha Clark 2023

Sir Alexander MacRobert (1854-1922) and Lady MacRobert (1884-1954) married in 1911 and lived on the Douneside Estate in Aberdeenshire. After the death of her husband and three sons, Lady MacRobert continued to run the estate and immersed herself pursuing her own interests and supporting those of her family. These interests covered a broad range of subjects including supporting military life, farming and agriculture, gardening and horticulture, geology, art, music and her local community.

Prior to her death in 1954, Lady MacRobert established a series of charitable trusts that reflected her keen wish to continue to support those interests after she had gone and particularly to present young people with opportunities to better themselves as well as to support and nurture their belief in the traditions, ideals and spirit.

Find out more about The MacRobert Trust.

Banner image: Steven MacIver, Interior with Aalto Stool, oil on canvas, 2024