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The Don Bachardy Fellowship enables an emerging international postgraduate artist to develop their practice at the Royal Drawing School in London, focusing on observational drawing.
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Get matched →The Don Bachardy Fellowship enables an emerging international postgraduate artist to develop their practice at the Royal Drawing School during the Summer Term (April–July). Named after Californian portrait painter Don Bachardy, the fellowship supports drawing as a foundation for artistic practice.
The Fellow receives a $7,500 stipend towards travel and accommodation and spends three days a week for ten weeks drawing alongside students on The Drawing Year postgraduate programme and Public Programme courses. They can curate a programme from over 60 drawing courses, taught by practising artists, and attend lectures featuring leading contemporary artists and art historians.
The RA Schools offers a full-time, three-year programme for 10–17 postgraduate students each year. The programme is fee-free and includes tuition, studio space, and workshop access. It emphasizes a high staff-to-student ratio and a supportive community of artists. Students can explore their practice within the Royal Academy, utilizing its Archive, Collection, Library, and exhibitions.
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