Take your creative practice overseas with this $30,000 residency in Rome!
Live and work at the internationally renowned British School at Rome, surrounded by artists, researchers and creatives from around the world. This rare opportunity offers time, space and support to develop your creative practice while immersed in one of the world’s most culturally rich cities.
For 125 years, the British School at Rome has supported contemporary artists, researchers and creatives through its internationally respected residency program. Applications are open to eligible graduates up to seven years from their final year of study.
This is your chance to step outside of your everyday, connect with an international creative community, and experience new ways of thinking, making and creating.
This opportunity includes:
An allocated studio and residential space at the BSR
Access to world-class research facilities, libraries and creative networks
The opportunity to connect with an international community of artists and researchers across the arts and humanities
What is the British School at Rome?
Inside the Arts at BSR
Hear from our current resident, Josh Juett, and follow his journey over on Instagram @joshjvett.
“BSR is an opportunity to explore a city dense with creative legacy and to stand in dialogue with some of the most recognisable artworks and influential artists in history, while unravelling these lessons alongside people equally devoted to the pursuit of human understanding. It’s difficult to overstate what it means to experience this at such a formative point in my career.”
Josh Juett, British School at Rome 2026 recipient
CONSULTATIONS
Applicants are required to book a chat with Helpmann Academy Program Manager Toni Wills before submission to discuss their application.
Make sure to read our Information for Applicants before applying.
KEY DATES
Applications open: Monday 1 June 2026 @ 12 noon ACST
Applications close: Wednesday 15 July 2026 @ 11:59pm ACST
Residency Period: 1 April – 25 June 2027
SUPPORTED BY
This career-expanding opportunity is generously funded by David McKee AO and Pam McKee, and the Lang Family Foundation.
PRESENTING PARTNER
Image credits: (1) BSR Building. Photo by British School at Rome (2) Brianna Speight. Photo by British School at Rome (3) Yusuf Hayat. Photo by British School at Rome. (4) Sam Matthewman. Photo by Luana Rigolli.