The RBS offers several awards, including;

Bursary

10 awarded every year.

The RBS awards ten membership places for sculptors of outstanding talent and potential each year. We welcome applications from artists of any age and nationality, with or without formal training, who are at the beginning of their practice. All styles and media are considered, including installation, site specific, conceptual and video work.

The 10 winners will participate in a curated exhibition at the RBS Gallery and will enjoy all the benefits of RBS membership for two years, with the option of taking up Associate Membership at the end of this time. Bursary and Associate Membership includes:

- Images and a file in the RBS Resource Centre (open to commissioners, consultants and individuals.)

- Weekly e-mail bulletins on opportunities and the RBS newsletter.

- Opportunity to be included on the RBS website.

- Access to an unrivalled network of professional sculptors

- Invitation to all RBS events, exhibitions, seminars and lectures.

Closing date for Bursary 2007/8: Friday 23 May 2008

To apply send a bursary membership application form, 10 images (slides or CDRom), a current CV and a statement about your work, passport photograph, a fee of £23.50 with a covering letter and a SAE for return of images to;-

RBS, 108 Old Brompton Road, London SW7 3RA
Please make cheques payable to the Royal British Society of Sculptors.

For an application form and further information email:info@rbs.org.uk or tel 020 7373 5554

Please note: Every year a number of applications are received from sculptors whose practice and work is judged to be fully developed and of a high professional standard. As this is not the purpose of the Bursary scheme, each year some applicants are subsequently considered by Council and a very limited number of immediate full Associate Memberships are offered.

To view the 2004 RBS Bursary winners please click here

'Sponge', 2004 by Akiko & Masako Takada

Roy Nokes Bursary

2 awards; 2003 & 2004, £500 each

The Roy Nokes Bursary was established in memory of sculptor Roy Nokes by his wife Biddy to promote a young sculptor in the early stages of their career.

The Roy Nokes Bursary is a cash prize awarded at the Private View of the Bursary Exhibition to the sculptor whose work in the show shows the most potential.

'All that is Solid' by Claire Morgan winner of Roy Nokes Bursary

'Up above the streets and houses' by Mhairi Vari Bronze casting Award 2005 winner

Brian Mercer Residency

1 every year

A fully supported scholarship to experiment with marble under instruction from master craftsmen for three months, the 2007 Brian Mercer Residency at ‘Fondazione Sem’ in Pietrasanta (Tuscany) is a fabulous opportunity for a professional sculptor. The aim is to enable a sculptor to expand their skills, extend their own boundaries and develop their practice. It is not about producing a finished work.

Who is eligible?
Only RBS members are eligible to apply for selection. Whilst experience of working with marble is not required, sculptors will need to have some evidence of stone carving skills. A core concept of the award is that it should support the artistic development of a sculptor with a minimum of five years professional experience who would not otherwise have the opportunity to work in marble.

2006 Residency awarded to: Nicolas Moreton

2007 Residency awarded to: Louise Plant
(going this October)

Nicolas Moreton on the 2006 Brian Mercer Residency at ‘Fondazione Sem’ in Pietrasanta

Royal British Society ofSculptors
108 Old Brompton Road
LondonSW7 3RA

membership: 020 7373 5554
administration: 020 7373 8615
email: info@rbs.org.uk

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