Royal Society of Portrait Painters

Would you like to train as a portrait painter?

This bursary aims to develop the talent of an artist at an early stage in their career.

The bursary is worth £5,000, plus an extra donation of £2,500 from the de Laszlo Foundation. The aim is to provide an opportunity for an artist, regardless of location, to be mentored by Members of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters. Other benefits include access to facilities at the Heatherley School of Fine Art .

A shortlist of applicants to be called to interview. Candidates will be required to attend with a portfolio and a supporting statement of how they would use the bursary.

The Bursary will run from September 2012 and the winner will be invited to exhibit at the 2013 annual exhibition.

Bulldog Bursary 2012

Submission 11th May to 17 Carlton House Terrace London SW1Y 5BD 10am-5pm

Applicants for the Bursary should bring a maximum of two portraits to be submitted in any painted or drawn medium. The work/s should be clearly labelled with artists name, contact details and “Bulldog Bursary” and accompanied by a completed form and payment of £6 per person.

Collection of works is on Tuesday 15th May 10am-5pm from 17 Carlton House Terrace

2011 Bulldog Bursary Winner – Rebecca Cartwright

“There are so many extraordinary painters of people who have gone before us that I admit a little trepidation and great respect as I follow in my own way, nevertheless with determination and a paintbrush.

I am happy and honoured to receive this prize, which will give me a significant opportunity to develop in exploring the difficult and complex task of painting people.”

Previous Bulldog Bursary winners

Image ‘John the Builder’ by Rebecca Cartwright