Royal Society of Sculptors

Watch this video and hear from Poojan Gupta MRSS who joined the Royal Society of Sculptors in 2023, speak about her experience of being a member. 'For me, the Society is more than a community, it is a safe space for artists working with sculptural practices where one can share ideas, exchange dialogue and collaboration with fellow artists from all over the world. As a member you also get access to lots of opportunities. It's an honour to be a member of the Royal Society of Sculptors and I highly recommend for artists to apply' - - - - - Applications for membership of the Royal Society of Sculptors are open until Tuesday 4 March, 5pm (UK time). For more information, to hear other testimonials from members and to apply go to https://sculptors.org.uk/membership We welcome applications from established, national or international, professional artists who make sculpture in any of its forms as a significant part of a coherent professional practice, whose work adds to the language of sculpture . Successful applicants will demonstrate a high level of expertise, experience and contemporary understanding. Applicant's work should be high quality, distinctive and adds to the language of sculpture; whilst also demonstrating the skilled realisation of ideas. The selection panel is keen to see evidence of enquiry and reflection. Prospective Members will be selected for membership based on the quality of the application and provide evidence of: 1. Distinctive and high-quality work which adds to the language of sculpture 2. A critically engaged practice with contemporary understanding 3. Accomplished use of materials, techniques and processes #Sculpture #ContemporarySculpture

Watch Julian Wild PVPRSS, who joined the Society 20 years ago, speak about his experience of being a member of the Society and what how it has supported his career. Applications for membership of the Royal Society of Sculptors are now open until Tuesday 4 March, 5pm (UK time) We welcome applications from established, national or international, professional artists who make sculpture in any of its forms as a significant part of a coherent professional practice, whose work adds to the language of sculpture . Successful applicants will demonstrate a high level of expertise, experience and contemporary understanding. Applicant's work should be high quality, distinctive and adds to the language of sculpture; whilst also demonstrating the skilled realisation of ideas. The selection panel is keen to see evidence of enquiry and reflection. Prospective Members will be selected for membership based on the quality of the application and provide evidence of: 1. Distinctive and high-quality work which adds to the language of sculpture 2. A critically engaged practice with contemporary understanding 3. Accomplished use of materials, techniques and processes Please read the full guidelines on our website https://sculptors.org.uk/membership and for any questions contact us via [email protected] Applications must be submitted online via CuratorSpace - here is the link https://www.curatorspace.com/opportunities/detail/membership-applications-winter/8696 #Sculpture #ContemporarySculpture #CuratorSpace

Find out about how to 'Reduce the Impact of Sculpture Making' in this case study by Coles Castings, fine art foundry specialising in bespoke sculptural works in bronze, cast iron and aluminium. The foundry grew organically out of the sculpture studios of artists Stephen Coles and Necole Schmitz and their shared love of sculpture, metal casting and finding solutions to sticky problems in making. One of the driving principles of Coles Castings is to reduce the environmental impact of metal casting and reduce sculpture making’s dependency on fossil fuels. To help realise this goal, Coles Castings has developed crucible furnaces which utilise recycled vegetable oil for fuel. The standard fuel for crucible furnaces is propane, which whilst useful is a fossil fuel and has the limitation of being unable to reach temperatures hot enough to melt metals such as iron. Iron is commonly cast using coke fired cupola furnaces or electro arc induction furnaces. To find out more about this process, click here and read the full case study on our blog https://sculptors.org.uk/blog Coles Castings is a member of the Society's Suppliers' Circle. For more information and to contact them go to their website: https://www.colescastings.com/

If you haven't yet seen our current show the Gilbert Bayes Award 2024 winners exhibition, you can now watch a short video introduced by Clemency Cooke who, together with Charlotte Latham, curated the show. Clemency and Charlotte are the founders of Cooke Latham Gallery Exhibiting artists: Chris Thompson Elinor Haynes Euphrosyne Andrews Jack Evans Kishwar Kiani Laura Hills Laura Ni Fhlaibhin Maria Positano Melania Toma Rong Bao On the terrace you can see Personal Growth, 2025 by Ally Rosenberg also selected by Clemency and Charlotte. The GBA Award is generously supported by the Gilbert Bayes Charitable Trust. 📸 credit: Grace & Mike from MikeGlide Photography #dorahouse #gilbertbayesaward #gba2024 #emergingsculptors #sculpture #contemporaryart

Watch Anne-Laure Cano MRSS, an artist based in Barcelona, Spain, speak about her experience being a member of the Society, what she appreciates about her membership and why she recommends artists to join. Applications for membership of the Royal Society of Sculptors are now open until Tuesday 4 March, 5pm (UK time) We welcome applications from established, national or international, professional artists who make sculpture in any of its forms as a significant part of a coherent professional practice, whose work adds to the language of sculpture . Successful applicants will demonstrate a high level of expertise, experience and contemporary understanding. Applicant's work should be high quality, distinctive and adds to the language of sculpture; whilst also demonstrating the skilled realisation of ideas. The selection panel is keen to see evidence of enquiry and reflection. Prospective Members will be selected for membership based on the quality of the application and provide evidence of: 1. Distinctive and high-quality work which adds to the language of sculpture 2. A critically engaged practice with contemporary understanding 3. Accomplished use of materials, techniques and processes Please read the full guidelines on our website https://sculptors.org.uk/membership Applications must be submitted online via Curator Space - here is the link https://www.curatorspace.com/opportunities/detail/membership-applications-winter/8696 #Sculpture #ContemporarySculpture #CuratorSpace

Watch Sheena Devitt MRSS, a stone sculptor based in County Down, Northern Ireland who joined the Royal Society of Sculptors in 2023, speak about her experience of being a member which she finds 'helps you view things from different perspectives' The Royal Society of Sculptors champions sculpture and the artists who create it. As a member, you will join our professional network of sculptors from around the world. We support and connect our members at all stages of their career. We welcome applications from established, national or international, professional artists who make sculpture in any of its forms as a significant part of a coherent professional practice, whose work adds to the language of sculpture. Successful applicants will demonstrate a high level of expertise, experience and contemporary understanding. Applicant's work should be high quality, distinctive and adds to the language of sculpture; whilst also demonstrating the skilled realisation of ideas. The selection panel is keen to see evidence of enquiry and reflection. Prospective Members will be selected for membership based on the quality of the application and provide evidence of: 1. Distinctive and high-quality work which adds to the language of sculpture 2. A critically engaged practice with contemporary understanding 3. Accomplished use of materials, techniques and processes Please read the full guidelines on our website https://sculptors.org.uk/membership Applications must be submitted online via CuratorSpace - here is the link https://www.curatorspace.com/opportunities/detail/membership-applications-winter/8696 Deadline: 4 March 2025, 5pm (UK time) #Sculpture #ContemporarySculpture #CuratorSpace

Hear from Flora Bradwell MRSS, one of the winners of the Gilbert Bayes Award 2023, in this video where she talks about what she found helpful about the programme and why she encourages emerging sculptors to apply Note there are now less than five days to apply! Deadline: 15 October 2024, 5pm (UK time) - - - The Gilbert Bayes Award is given annually by the Society to a small group of outstandingly talented sculptors. It is an opportunity open to sculptors of any age or nationality, with or without formal training, and working in any style or medium. This award is generously supported by the Gilbert Bayes Charitable Trust. Award winners receive a year of professional development (including talks from guest speakers working in commercial galleries, art charities and private collections), a free year's membership of the Royal Society of Sculptors and inclusion in a group exhibition. Award recipients will also have the chance to apply for member-only opportunities as well as a residency based at Benson Sedgwick Engineering Ltd a metal fabricator in East London. The guest judge for the Gilbert Bayes Award 2025 is Freeny Yianni, curator and owner of CLOSE Gallery, Somerset CLOSE represents the Estates of Jane Harris and Turner Prize winner Grenville Davey as well as a rostrum of carefully selected artists who have propelled the gallery to its current international status. To enter, visit our website https://sculptors.org.uk/awards/gilbert-bayes-award where you can find full details. #GilbertBayesAward #EmergingSculptors #RoyalSocietyOfSculptors #ArtistsOpportunity

And undoubtedly stealing the show ... Benedict Bjeure @palaceenterprise_cph #penguins

Hear from Polam Chan MRSS, one of the winners of the Gilbert Bayes Award 2023, in this video where he talks about what he found helpful about the programme and why he would recommend it to emerging sculptors. - - - The Gilbert Bayes Award is given annually by the Society to a small group of outstandingly talented sculptors. It is an opportunity open to sculptors of any age or nationality, with or without formal training, and working in any style or medium. This award is generously supported by the Gilbert Bayes Charitable Trust. Award winners receive a year of professional development (including talks from guest speakers working in commercial galleries, art charities and private collections), a free year's membership of the Royal Society of Sculptors and inclusion in a group exhibition. Award recipients will also have the chance to apply for member-only opportunities as well as a residency based at Benson Sedgwick Engineering Ltd a metal fabricator in East London. The guest judge for the Gilbert Bayes Award 2025 is Freeny Yianni, curator and owner of CLOSE Gallery, Somerset. CLOSE represents the Estates of Jane Harris and Turner Prize winner Grenville Davey as well as a rostrum of carefully selected artists who have propelled the gallery to its current international status. To enter, visit our website https://sculptors.org.uk/awards/gilbert-bayes-award where you can find full details. You will also find a direct link via our profile. Please note the deadline is 15 October 2024, 5pm (UK time) #GilbertBayesAward #EmergingSculptors #RoyalSocietyOfSculptors #ArtistsOpportunity

As applications for the Gilbert Bayes Award (GBA) 2025 for early career sculptors are currently open, here's an opportunity to hear directly from a recent GBA winner, Srabani Gosh MRSS (GBA 2023) who speaks here about her experience and why she recommends emerging sculptors apply. - - - The Gilbert Bayes Award is given annually by the Society to a small group of outstandingly talented sculptors. It is an opportunity open to sculptors of any age or nationality, with or without formal training, and working in any style or medium. This award is generously supported by the Gilbert Bayes Charitable Trust. Award winners receive a year of professional development (including talks from guest speakers working in commercial galleries, art charities and private collections), a free year's membership of the Royal Society of Sculptors and inclusion in a group exhibition. Award recipients will also have the chance to apply for member-only opportunities as well as a residency based at Benson Sedgwick Engineering Ltd a metal fabricator in East London. The guest judge for the Gilbert Bayes Award 2025 is Freeny Yianni, curator and owner of CLOSE Gallery, Somerset. CLOSE represents the Estates of Jane Harris and Turner Prize winner Grenville Davey as well as a rostrum of carefully selected artists who have propelled the gallery to its current international status. To enter, visit our website https://sculptors.org.uk/awards/gilbert-bayes-award where you can find full details. Please note the deadline is 15 October 2024, 5pm (UK time) #GilbertBayesAward #EmergingSculptors #RoyalSocietyOfSculptors #ArtistsOpportunity

Listen to the guest curator of the Summer Show 2024 'Reality Check', David McAlmont @david.mcalmont, on BBC Radio London where he spoke with Jumoké Fashola @jumokef. David is a recording artiste, art historian and tutor at the Architectural Association Interprofessional studio. ‘Reality Check’ continues at Dora House until Saturday 21 September and features artworks by the following artists: Wen-Hsi Harman MRSS @wenhsiharmanporcelainart The DNA FACTORY MRSS @thednafactorymrss Terry New PPRSS @terrynewsculpture Susan Francis MRSS @susanefrancis Steve Johnson FRSS Srabani Ghosh MRSS @srabanighosh2004 Sato Sugamoto MRSS @sato_sugamoto Sarah Villeneau MRSS @sarah_villeneau_ceramics Sarah Pager MRSS @sarah.pager Sadie Brockbank MRSS @brockbanksadie Rachel Mortlock MRSS @rachmortlock Poojan Gupta MRSS @created_poojangupta Paul Tecklenberg MRSS @paultecklenberg Nik Ramage MRSS @nikramage Michelangelo Arteaga MRSS @michelangeloarteaga Michael Petry FRSS @michael___petry Martin Darbyshire MRSS @martin.darbyshire Marianne Broch MRSS @mariannebroch Linda Hubbard MRSS @lindahubbardartist Laura Ford PRSS @laura_ford_sculpture Katie Hallam MRSS @the_beautiful_error Kate MccGwire FRSS @kate_mccgwire Julie Light MRSS @julielightglass Jill Townsley MRSS @jilltownsleyart Jill Gibson MRSS @jillgibsonartist Jane Morgan MRSS @janemorganart Isobel Church MRSS @isobel_church Fiona Campbell MRSS @fionacampbellartist Farnoush Amini MRSS @aminifarnoush Ever Grainger MRSS @evergrainger Emma Woffenden MRSS @emma.woffenden Eleni Maragaki MRSS @eleni__maragaki Doug Burton MRSS @dougburton_ Didi Gaudron MRSS @didigaudron David Aston MRSS @davidastonart Colin Kerrigan MRSS @colinkerrigan121 Christopher Summerfield MRSS @christopher.summerfield Cesar Cornejo FRSS @cesarcornejostudios Caro Williams MRSS @carowilliamsartist Ben Joiner MRSS @joiner.b Amale Freiha Khlat MRSS @afk10 Abigail Norris MRSS @abigailnorris000 📸©️ Grace and Mike @mikeglidephotography #summershow #summershow2024

Watch Didi Gaudron MRSS, who joined the Royal Society of Sculptors last year, speak about her experience of being a member that she summarises as 'energy, skills and generosity'. Applications for membership of the Royal Society of Sculptors open for one more week to established, national or international, professional artists who make sculpture in any of its forms as a significant part of a coherent professional practice, whose work adds to the language of sculpture and who can demonstrate a high level of expertise, experience, and contemporary understanding. To find out more about the pre-requisites for membership and to apply, visit our website: sculptors.org.uk/membership Please note the deadline for applications is Tuesday 20 August, 5pm (UK time) via CuratorSpace https://www.curatorspace.com/opportunities/detail/membership-applications-summer/8325 #contemporaryart #sculpture #art #artist #community #opportunities #network #solidarity