Membership Applications Summer 2024
Deadline: 20/08/2024The 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.
Prospective Members should demonstrate evidence of making sculpture in any of its forms as a significant part of a coherent professional practice.
They 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 note those still in full-time education are not eligible for membership. If in doubt, contact us before applying.
Become a Member
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.
Hear directly from members about their experience in the Society on the Society's Vimeo Channel
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Our membership gives you access to expert knowledge, advice and opportunities, expands your network and keeps you up to date. It also gives you recognition: Members and Fellows can use professional accreditation after their name, MRSS and FRSS accordingly.
The sculptor members of our Board review all applications and select new members by majority vote. There are two rounds of applications each year, in winter (typically opening in January) and summer (typically opening in July).
If you have any questions, please contact us.
How to apply?
We are open for applications twice a year. Applicants are required to submit an online application form which comprises a short CV and artist statement, as well as up to ten images.
The fee for entry is £43.00 and is non-refundable.
Regrettably, we are unable to provide individual feedback on membership applications.
Who is eligible to apply?
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.
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. Regrettably, we are unable to provide individual feedback on membership applications.
Benefits of Membership
Our membership gives you access to expert knowledge, advice and opportunities, expands your network and keeps you up to date.
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Be part of an internationally recognised organisation with professional accreditation (Member MRSS and Fellow FRSS) and members who generously share their experience, skills and knowledge.
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Access member-only opportunities, including a growing number of residencies, awards, commissions and continuing professional development workshops
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Discover the latest opportunities, both member-only and from across the sector, in our weekly members’ e-news
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Promote your work online in our searchable directory of members’ portfolios; see Our Sculptors Portfolios, including a beautiful image gallery, links to your website and contact details
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Publicise your exhibitions and events online in Our Sculptors On View
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Access our online members’ area to connect with fellow sculptors both virtually and in person via the Regional Connect Groups, which meet for studio tours and talks
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Participate in regular regional Zoom calls hosted by your local Trustee representative
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Receive invitations to our private views, exhibitions, seminars and talks
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Feature in the Society’s archive
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Develop your practice with regular peer-to-peer support as part of the Connect groups led by Trustees and open to all member
Are there different levels of membership?
Yes, in addition to the main Membership category, it is possible for Members to be nominated as a Fellow. Fellowships are awarded by the Board in recognition of outstanding reputation, experience and talent.
Membership fees
The yearly fees for 2024 are:
- Members (MRSS): £222
- Fellows (FRSS): £268
Questions?
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us before applying.
Submission fees
The following submission fees apply to this opportunity.
- Membership Application Fee - Please note this is a non-refundable fee - 43.00 GBP
The appropriate fee will be payable using a debit or credit card after the first submission has been completed. If the submission fee allows you to submit more than once, you will be able to make further submissions after the first. Contact the curator if you have any questions about the opportunity or the submission fee, or email help@curatorspace.com if you have any questions about the payment process.
If successful you will be asked to pay the membership fees of £222 (pro-rata)
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.
Regrettably, we are unable to provide individual feedback on membership applications.
Members (MRSS): £222
Fellows (FRSS): £268
Prospective Members should demonstrate evidence of making sculpture in any of its forms as a significant part of a coherent professional practice. They 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
Laura Ford PRSS https://sculptors.org.uk/artists/laura-ford
Almuth Tebbenhoff VPRSS https://sculptors.org.uk/artists/almuth-tebbenhoff
Barbara Beyer MRSS https://sculptors.org.uk/artists/barbara-beyer
Nick Hornby FRSS https://sculptors.org.uk/artists/nick-hornby
Andrea Geile FRSS https://sculptors.org.uk/artists/andrea-geile
Eugene Macki MRSS https://sculptors.org.uk/artists/eugene-macki
Rebecca Newnham FRSS https://sculptors.org.uk/artists/rebecca-newnham
Andrew Stonyer FRSS https://sculptors.org.uk/artists/andrew-stonyer
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