MICRO RESIDENCY 2026 AT MORAY SCHOOL OF ART
The BA (Hons) Fine Art programme at the University of the Highlands & Islands is delighted to partner with the Society of Scottish Artists to offer a two-week micro residency at Moray School of Art, Elgin.
Residency Overview
The selected artist will be given a dedicated studio space and access to Moray School of Art’s specialist facilities, including:
- Screen printing, etching, and relief printmaking
- Woodwork and casting workshops
- Darkroom facilities
- Fine art library, Mac suite, and digital print facilities
During the residency, the artist will be expected to engage with the student and staff community. This may take the form of a half-day workshop, presentation, lecture, performance, and an artist talk with students and alumni.
The residency will culminate in a solo exhibition of up to two weeks in MSA’s dedicated gallery space. The exhibition may include works-in-progress created during the residency alongside earlier works. Final details will be confirmed with the selected artist.
Fees and Support
- From Moray School of Art: £250 artist fee for delivering a talk/presentation, plus exhibition preview, refreshments, and marketing support.
- From the Society of Scottish Artists: £500 contribution towards travel and accommodation, along with promotion of the residency and exhibition.
Please note: artists are responsible for arranging their own travel and accommodation.
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Eligibility
- Applicants must hold an active SSA membership (Artist, Graduate, Student, or Professional). New members are welcome to join before the deadline.
- Applicants must be available for the full two-week residency, including exhibition installation and take-down.
How to Apply
Please send a single PDF to submissions@s-s-a.org with the subject line: Moray School of Art Residency.
Your PDF should include:
- Artist Name
- Email address
- SSA Membership Number
- Link to your website or SSA Profile page
- Social media handles (instagram, facebook, threads)
- Short bio / artist statement (up to 200 words)
- Residency proposal (max. 350 words, outlining how you would use the residency, areas of focus, and facilities you would like to work with)
- Workshop proposal (max. 200 words, describing how you would engage students through a workshop or event)
- 5–10 images or links to your work, with titles, medium, and dimensions
KEY DATES
Open for entries: Friday 22 August 2025
Entry deadline: Monday 29 September, 12 noon.
Selection notifications: by Friday 17 October 2025
Residency dates: Late January – Early February 2026 (final dates will be agreed with successful candidate)
Exhibition Dates: February 2026 – Final date and times tbc
Location: Moray School of Art, Moray Street, Elgin, Moray IV30 1JJ
Images: Moray School of Art, University of the Highlands & Islands.