Art / Opportunity

Fellowship opportunity for Bristol-based graduate artist

By Steve Wright  Monday Jun 24, 2019

Initiated with funding and support from established Bristol-based artist Luke Jerram, Spike Island is offering a fellowship to a recent graduate artist living in Bristol. The selected artist should have graduated from a BA or MA Fine Art course from any institution within the last five years.

The successful applicant will have 24-hour access to their own studio space at Spike Island for a year, from September 2019 to August 2020. They will also be granted Spike Associates membership, which offers free access to regular talks, studio visits from artists, critics and curators, and peer-to-peer learning and support. The selected artist will also receive a bursary of £5,000 and three one-to-one mentoring sessions with Luke Jerram throughout the year.

The Spike Island fellowship has come about with support from Bristol artist Luke Jerram

The award is for artists based in Bristol who have graduated in the last 5 years from any BA or MA Fine Art course. Existing or past Spike Island studio holders are not eligible to apply. The selected candidate will be expected to participate fully in the Spike Island Open Studios from May 1-4, 2020.

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Deadline for applications is 10am on Friday, June 28. More details are available at www.spikeisland.org.uk/programme/projects-and-residencies/dreamtime-fellowship

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