RSA Residencies for Scotland 2026

RSA Residencies for Scotland is an artist-led scheme which provides valuable research and development opportunities for visual artists. It forges important networks with centres of artistic excellence across Scotland, ranging from traditional residency venues to specialised production facilities.

Open to artists at all stages of their careers and free to apply, the emphasis is on enabling a period of research, development and production, as well as on the acquisition and exchange of new skills and experiences. Artists can apply for funds of up to £5,000 and are responsible for managing their own residency, in discussion with their chosen partner venue.

Aims of the residency programme:

• To enable artists a period of research, development and production.
• To reinforce links with centres of excellence across Scotland.
• To provide access to technical expertise and assistance to learn new skills and techniques.
• To enable the exchange of ideas and practice.