Residencies - The Royal Drawing School

The Don Bachardy Fellowship at the Royal Drawing School in London offers a gifted international post‑graduate artist (MA level) the chance to spend ten weeks (April‑July) drawing alongside students in the Drawing Year programme. Fellows receive a shared studio space, mentoring sessions, tutorials, access to the school’s lecture series and a $7,500 stipend to assist travel and accommodation costs. The fellowship is open to artists who have not studied or lived in the UK and who have not previously attended the Royal Drawing School. Applications close at 5 pm GMT on Thursday 19 November 2026.

studio, mentorship

Alumni of The Drawing Year and faculty members of the School are eligible to apply for residencies. However, there are also opportunities open to artists from around the world.