Royal Drawing School

The Don Bachardy Fellowship in London 2027

Deadline
19 November 2026
Application fee
FREE
For
Emerging international artists with MA-level study and a commitment to observational drawing; UK artists / UK-educated / previous RDS students NOT eligible

Named after Don Bachardy, this fellowship brings a non-UK, MA-level artist to the Royal Drawing School in London for a Summer Term placement, drawing alongside postgraduate and public programme students.

Who can apply

  • Emerging international artists with MA-level study
  • Commitment to observational drawing
  • NOT eligible: UK artists, UK-educated artists, previous Royal Drawing School students

What you get

  • $7,500 stipend toward travel and accommodation
  • 10-week Summer Term placement (April–July)
  • Three days per week drawing with postgraduate and public programme students
  • Access to 60+ drawing courses and lectures
FELLOWSHIPDRAWINGLONDONRESIDENCY
Apply