Royal Drawing School
The Dumfries House Residency in Scotland 2027
- Deadline
- 19 November 2026
- Location
- Dumfries House, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Application fee
- FREE
- For
- Alumni of RDS Drawing Year / Online Drawing Development Year, Scottish artists, or artists nominated by partner US art schools; printmaking slots require printmaking proficiency
The Royal Drawing School's funded residency at the Dumfries House Estate in East Ayrshire, Scotland. Residents get a private studio, estate accommodation and 24-hour access to four shared studios, with etching facilities for printmakers.
Who can apply
- Alumni of The Drawing Year and Online Drawing Development Year
- Scottish artists (living/working in Scotland or Scottish art-school alumni)
- Artists nominated by partner US art schools
- Printmaking residencies: proficient printmakers only
What you get
- Funded residency at Dumfries House Estate
- Private studio + self-catering accommodation
- 24-hour access to four shared studios
- Etching facilities (printmakers)