Call for applications: the Sainsbury Scholarship for Fine Arts 2026 (six months)

Call for applications: the Sainsbury Scholarship for Fine Arts 2026 (six months)

The British School at Rome (BSR), in partnership with the Linbury Trust, is delighted to offer the Sainsbury Scholarship—a transformative six-month residency in Rome, running from 7 January to 30 June 2026. This opportunity is open to an exceptional early-career artist working in any medium. This award is specifically intended to support visual artists from a Black background, including those from Black African, Caribbean, and Black British communities, who remain underrepresented both in the arts and at the BSR.

Deadline: 8 September 2025

Apply now: https://bsrome.slideroom.com

See the full application here

Ash Tower’s studio, 2025, photo by Luana Rigolli

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