SCHOLARSHIP AND FELLOWSHIPS IN PAINTING 2012
Am I eligible?
Abbey Awards are open to citizens of the UK and the US. Abbey Awards are also open to painters of other nationalities provided they have been resident in the UK or US for at least five years.
The Abbey Scholarship offers an early-career painter a full academic year (October to June) at the British School at Rome.
The Abbey Fellowships offer mid-career painters three months at the School during the same period.
There is no age limit.
How do I apply and when?
Application for 2012/13 is now closed.
Application materials for 2013/14 will be available from September 15 2012
Applications may be submitted after October 1 2011
To apply for 2013/14 after October 1 2012 you will need to:-
- Download the information sheet from this web site (see 'Application Materials')
- Download and complete the application form (see detailed instructions under 'Application Materials')
- Create a CD ROM with 8 jpeg images of your work.
- Post the application form and CD ROM with a cheque for £25 or US$50 to the address given.
Completed applications must arrive with the Administrator no later than 18:00 on Monday January 14th 2013 postmarked that date is not acceptable. US candidates must make sure that any taxes and/or duties payable are charged to their account and not payable by Abbey.
Shortlisting will take place in London during early February and candidates will be notified whether or not they have been shortlisted by the end of February
Interviews will be held in London in the first half of March. Candidates from the USA may be interviewed by telephone, but experience suggests that they have a better chance of success if they come to London for the interview.
Contact details for enquiries:-
email:
web: www.abbey.org.uk
Application Materials
Application for 2012/13 is now closed.
Application materials for 2013/14 will be available from September 15 2012