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Gilbert Bayes Award
Royal Society of Sculptors
About the Open Call
The Gilbert Bayes Award is for early career sculptors, selected by a panel to receive a year of support. Recipients gain professional development, a year's membership to the Royal Society of Sculptors, inclusion in a group exhibition, and access to exclusive member opportunities and residencies. Eligibility requires early-career status, a minimum of four years of exhibiting experience, and commitment to participating in events. Students and current elected members of the Society are not eligible.
What is Offered
Professional development, one-year membership to the Royal Society of Sculptors, inclusion in a group exhibition, and access to member-only opportunities and residencies.
Requirements
Early career artists of any age or nationality, not in formal education, with a minimum of four years of exhibiting experience.
How to Apply
Applications are submitted via the Curatorspace platform. Registration for the 2027 programme opens on 4 September 2026.
Key Information
Deadline
October 13, 2026
Location
London, United Kingdom
Categories
Compensation
unpaid
This call is no longer accepting applications.