15 April - 13 May 2026
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HBF x Royal Scottish Academy Visual Art Residency

 

We are delighted to announce Siobhan McLaughlin as the recipient of the Hugo Burge Foundation x Royal Scottish Academy Visual Art Residency.

 

This four-week fully funded residency at the Hugo Burge Foundation was open to Academicians and artists associated with the Royal Scottish Academy, inviting the selected artist to respond to Elizabeth Blackadder’s Self Portrait with Cat.

 

During her time at the Foundation, Siobhan will ‘live’ with this chosen work, displayed within her private studio space, and develop a creative response through her own practice. The residency offers a unique opportunity to engage deeply with the history and legacy of the RSA while exploring new artistic directions in an inspiring environment.

 

The residency includes on-site accommodation, a dedicated studio, a weekly stipend of £350 and mentorship from art historian Dr James Fox.

 

The Foundation will also film Siobhan during her residency, creating material that can support documentation of the project and her own promotion.

 

As part of the programme, Siobhan will share aspects of her work or facilitate a workshop with the Foundation’s community and local residents.

 

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  • About the Hugo Burge Foundation
    Hugo Burge Foundation courtyard with sculptures by Charlie Poulsen 

    About the Hugo Burge Foundation

    The Hugo Burge Foundation is a major new charity dedicated to supporting the arts, crafts and creative industries across the United Kingdom.


    We provide grants for Creative Education, Creative Communities, and Individual Artists. We also provide free studios, support and workspaces in the Scottish Borders via our Springboard Studio programme, and offer over 20 funded residencies every year.


    We work with schools, charities and educational institutions to increase young people’s access to creative learning and support apprenticeships in traditional crafts.


    We welcome the public to attend events, take courses, run workshops and find inspiration in our beautiful Common Room and walled gardens.