The Emerging Scottish Artist of the Year: Open Call for Submissions

The Fleming‑Wyfold Art Foundation, together with Scotland House London, announces the fourth edition of The Emerging Scottish Artist of the Year award. This annual bursary of £1,500 is aimed at final‑year undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates (2024‑2026) who have studied at a Scottish art institution. Applicants may submit work from any visual discipline – painting, sculpture, photography, installation, video or mixed media. Submissions must include a short artist statement, a brief CV, and up to five images or a video of the proposed work, respecting size limits (2D: 220 × 205 cm; 3D: 132 × 160 × 30 cm). The deadline for entries is 31 October 2026, with finalists notified by 6 November 2026. The award provides a £1,500 bursary, a one‑year display of the winning artwork at Scotland House London (including an audio‑visual station for relevant works), and a celebratory event on 3 December 2026. Travel by train from Scotland to London and accommodation for the ceremony are fully covered. All submissions should be emailed to info@flemingcollection.com.

£1,500 bursary; one‑year exhibition at Scotland House London; audio‑visual station for AV works; celebratory event and interview; return train travel and accommodation in London for the winning artist.

Open to final‑year undergraduate and graduate students, and recent graduates (2024‑2026) who studied at a Scottish art institution.