The Freelands Foundation is delighted to launch the Freelands Painting Fellowships. The Foundation is working closely with three partner universities: The Bath School of Art, Bath Spa University; the University of Brighton, School of Art and; Manchester School of Art, Manchester Metropolitan University, to develop the programme. The Fellowships will provide an incredible opportunity for emerging painters to engage with art schools, working alongside painting and fine art students whilst developing their own practice.
Alumni of BA Fine Art Painting from the University of Brighton, who graduated at least 3 years ago (July 2017) and have maintained a painting practice since, are invited to apply. The fellowships will run from January to December 2021.
The successful candidate will be hosted at either The Bath School of Art, Bath Spa University or Manchester School of Art, Manchester Metropolitan University. They will receive:
- A studio space onsite at the host university*
- Support from an experienced member of the Fine Art teaching staff
- Experience of working with Fine Art students at undergraduate (and post-graduate) level, which could include participating in the delivery of group critics, seminars, tutorials, workshops, and lectures as negotiated with your mentor.
- A solo exhibition at the host university
- £20,000 honorarium to support living costs and materials
- A group exhibition at the Freelands Foundation Gallery, London including a publication
- Access to workshops and fabrication spaces
*With access provided in line with COVID-19 guidance
Applications should include:
- 5 images of recent work (made within the last two years)
- A short statement of practice (250 words)
- A CV listing all relevant experience
- An indication of whether you want to be considered for the Fellowship in Bath or Manchester.
Applications should be made to alumni@brighton.ac.ukat the University of Brighton by 5pm, Friday 13 November. Full terms and conditions are available here
A shortlist of four candidates will be interviewed by the host universities dates tbc.
Duncan Bullen, Deputy Head of the School of Art, University of Brighton
“We have been working for a while with colleagues at the Freelands Foundation to secure this exciting and innovative alumni fellowship scheme. Therefore, it is with great pleasure that this has come to fruition, and we are in a position to move forward to secure our first fellowship in Fine Art Painting. I’d personally like to thank colleagues in Painting, in our alumni office and at Freelands for all the hard work in achieving this award. This partnership has the potential to enhance our student experience, to provide opportunities for graduates and to place our students to be at the forefront of contemporary debates in Fine Art Painting.”
Alexander Pollard, Senior Lecturer, Fine Art Painting
“In these challenging times routes into art and academia are even more difficult to establish. The Freelands Foundation have understood this and have created an opportunity that helps artists at the start of their journey. This is a wonderful opportunity for aspiring painters who have graduated in Painting at the University of Brighton. I look forward to seeing the work they produce in their free studio and hearing about their new teaching experiences.”
Front Image: Freelands Painting Prize exhibition (photo credit Damian Griffiths)
