Royal Academy (RA) Schools Post-graduate Program is open for new Applications

The internationally recognized Royal Academy (RA) Schools is accepting applications for its Postgraduate Artists in Residence Program. The program welcomes individual artists who demonstrate a committed and evolving contemporary fine art practice, dedicating themselves to sustained study and studio work over three years, with the ability to critically engage with both their own work and that of others. The RA Schools offers a full-time, intensive three-year program open to artists working in any medium. Applicants holding an existing Master’s degree in Fine Art (MFA) are not eligible. An international selection committee will review submissions based on applicants’ portfolios and their demonstrated motivation, selecting candidates for the full three-year program.

The Royal Academy Schools, established in 1769, are the oldest art school in Britain and have been integral to the Royal Academy of Arts since its founding in 1768. They offer a three-year postgraduate program in contemporary fine art, emphasizing studio-based learning, critical engagement, and peer collaboration. The program is distinctive for being free of charge to all accepted applicants, reflecting the Academy's commitment to merit-based education. The Schools continue to uphold the legacy of their founders by providing professional training that fosters artistic excellence and innovation.