The Federation of British Artists at Mall Galleries and the Crinan Hotel present the Crinan Residency.
Newly graduated artists are invited to apply for a week-long residency in Crinan, an artist’s haven on the west coast of Scotland, taking place between September and October 2026 (the exact week is to be agreed mutually between the winning artist and the Crinan Hotel).
What is the Crinan Residency?
• This week-long residency for a new graduate is based in Crinan, a beautiful fishing village situated on the remote west coast of Scotland.
• The resident artist will stay in the award-winning Crinan Hotel. Complimentary single accommodation will be provided for one week with breakfast included. The Crinan Hotel was awarded the European Luxury Sea View Hotel of the Year Award by the Luxury Travel Guide. For more information, visit www.crinanhotel.com
• A studio space will be available to the artist.
• Artist and owner of the Crinan Hotel, Frances Macdonald, and her artist son Ross Ryan will be glad to answer any questions and offer advice on what to do in the local area.
• The selected resident will receive art materials from Michael Harding to the value of £500, including Michael Harding Artists Watercolours (Gem Set), Michael Harding Artists Oil Colours (Plein Air Master Set), plus Primer, Linseed Oil, Varnish, and Miracle Medium.
• A stipend of £500 will be given to the resident towards travel and other expenses.
• The resident will be interviewed for a feature on the Mall Galleries website and Instagram (@mallgalleries).
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