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Apollo Painting School

Deadline: 09/03/2025

City: Manchester, UK and Latina, IT  |  Apollo Painting School

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Apollo Painting School is an intensive 3-month summer programme designed for UK based emerging artists with a painting practice. The programme will be accessible by open call and applications will be reviewed by a judging panel of internationally acclaimed artists and educators.

Key Information:

Applications open: 06/02/2025

Applications close: 09/03/2025

Interviews: 24/03/2025

Location and duration: 

Apollo Painting School will be taking place online and in person in Manchester (UK), as well as in Latina, (Italy).

ELIGIBILITY

The programme is open for applications from any self-identifying emerging artist with a painting practice based in the UK.

Applications will not be accepted by artists represented by, or anticipating representation by commercial galleries or preparing for a solo exhibition during the duration of the programme.

Applicants are welcome from different backgrounds and experience levels.

Although there are no educational prerequisites to participate in the programme, applicants must demonstrate in the application that they have been developing a painting practice for at least 3 years. 

All participants must be 21 years of age by the start of the programme and have a valid passport.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application by 12pm BST on March 9, 2025. All applications submitted after this date will not be considered.

Application Material

In your submission, you will need to include:

  1. Digital portfolio: containing 5 to 7 images of recent work made in the last 3 years.

  2. Curriculum Vitae: including contact details, place of residence in the UK, nationality, and date of birth.

  3. Statement: (up to) 1000 words, consisting of a 500-word artist statement and 500 words articulating the reason for your application.

Application Outcome

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview with the jury panel on 24 of March, 2025.

Please note that due to the expected volume of applications, we are unable to give feedback to unsuccessful candidates.

FEE

There is no fee to submit an application. Artists are invited to include any access requirements in their submission.

Apollo Painting School invites applicants from any background and is committed to covering the cost of the programme for those applicants who require financial support.

Candidates with an income below £40,000 per year can attend the Apollo Painting School for free. Each candidate will be required to submit evidence such as pay slips/or tax returns.

The value of the programme is up to £3,000. 

The bursery includes:

- All travel from the student's own residence to Manchester weekly during June/July 2024.

- All lectures, seminars, artist talks and site visits (both in Italy and UK).

- Return Flights to Italy.

- Accommodation and Studios for each artist in Italy.

- Materials for production during the residency in Italy.

2025 JURY

Louise Giovanelli

Dr. Ian Hartshorne

Martyn Cross

Francesca Mollet

Contact the curator
Who is eligible for this opportunity?
The programme is open for applications from any self-identifying emerging artist with a painting practice based in the UK. Applications will not be accepted from artists represented by commercial galleries.
All participants must be at least 21 years of age by the start of the programme.
Applicants are welcome from different backgrounds and experience levels. Although there are no educational prerequisites to participate in the programme, applicants must demonstrate in the application that they have been developing a painting practice for at least 3 years.
When is the deadline?
The deadline to receive applications is March 9th, 2025, 12pm, BST.
Applications submitted after this time will not be considered.
Does Apollo Art School accept students from outside the UK?
Yes, we accept students from all backgrounds and nationalities with a valid passport. You must however be based in the UK already. We cannot accept applications from overseas.
How many candidates will be accepted?
Five candidates will be accepted into the programme.
When will I receive a response to my application?
Applicants will be notified within 10 days after the deadline has passed.
You will receive an email with the outcome of your application, along with instructions on how to proceed if shortlisted.
How will the teaching programme be formatted?
A series of visiting artists talks are provided where contemporary artists are invited to deliver talks on their various approaches to making and thinking in relation to their work. The programme is balanced and consists of formal lectures and informal discussions. Weekly lectures investigate several major and minor paintings from a historical and contemporary perspective.
Individual, private tutorials are offered alongside material and technical support at introductory, intermediate and advanced with further opportunities to attend seminars, readings, and group sessions intended to encourage a discursive environment where peer to peer exchange takes place. Exhibition visits complement studio visits further adding off-site teaching environments for discussion and reflection.

The programme content will be delivered by several experienced and internationally renowned artists, teachers, curators and industry figures. More information on the names of the guest speakers and teachers for 2025 will be announced in the coming weeks.
Where will the programme take place?
Manchester (UK) / Online: Each week students will come together in Manchester. Teaching will take place in different locations there, allowing students to familiarise themselves with the city, embedding themself within its cultural landscape. Students will also take part in online lectures and artists talks.

Latina (IT): Students will be in residence at Liceo Artistico (Latina, IT) for one month and will be hosted by local families. Students will be hosted by Liceo Artistico (Arts High School) where they will have studios to produce new work. This month will be focussed on production with regular weekly group critiques lead by a tutor who will be based in Italy. Twice a week there will be field trips to museums and sites of interest to explore the cultural and artistic context of the region.
When does the teaching begin and end?
Teaching begins online and in person in Manchester on June 5th and ends on July 31st, 2025. Residency in Italy is from August 1st till 29th
How much does the programme cost?
The value of the programme is up to £3,000.

The cost includes:
- All travel from the student's own residence to Manchester weekly during June/July 2024.
- All lectures, seminars, artist talks and site visits (both in Italy and UK).
- Return Flights to Italy.
- Accommodation and Studios for each artist in Italy.
- Materials for production during the residency in Italy.
Can I receive support?
Apollo Painting School invites applicants from any background and is committed to covering the cost of the programme for those applicants who require financial support. Each candidate will be required to provide information such as pay slips and/or tax returns.
Free - Income below £40,000
My application has been successful. What happens now?
You will be contacted by APS, and will need to accept your position in the school. You will also be asked to provide necessary payment and personal information. Following this, we will contact you with information on how the programme will proceed, with more detailed timeframes and locations provided.
When do I need to accept the position?
Confirmation of accepting your position will be required within 3 days, via return email to info@apollopaintingschool.com
Will I receive feedback why my application was unsuccessful?
Due to the expected volume of applications we are unable to provide feedback to unsuccessful candidates. Only shortlisted candidates who will attend the interview will receive feedback on their application.
Can I reapply? If so, by when?
Only one application each year is permitted, applicants are encouraged to re-apply in subsequent years.

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