Sainsbury Scholarship in the Fine Arts for Black Artists

Location: British School at Rome, Rome, Italy

Open to: Early-career visual artists who self-identify as Black (including Black African, Caribbean, Black British), British nationals or those resident in the UK for at least three years. Applicants should have fewer than 10 years of professional experience.

Application Fee: None specified

What’s Provided:

  • Six-month residency from 7 January to 30 June 2026

  • Monthly grant of £1,500

  • £500 travel grant

  • £400 grant for visa costs and transport of artworks

  • Full board and accommodation in a residential studio at the BSR

  • Opportunities to engage with local artists and participate in BSR’s public events, including Open Studios

  • Immersion in an international community of artists and scholars

What the artist/applicant must cover:

  • Not explicitly stated, but no mention of other costs

Duration: Six months

Deadline: 8 September 2025

Other Notes:

  • This scholarship is intended to support Black artists who are underrepresented in the arts and at the BSR.

  • The residency emphasizes independent research, reflection, and creative development in a vibrant artistic environment.