Award & Prize

Sir John Soane’s Museum has launched the second edition of its Artist at Soane residency programme.

This extraordinary opportunity invites artists to immerse themselves in the Museum’s historic Drawing Office.

Located in the heart of London, and attracting over 100,000 visitors a year, the Museum is home to the remarkable collection of Sir John Soane, renowned British architect and collector.

Artists, designers, makers and creatives working in various media are encouraged to apply, provided that drawing plays a central role in their practice.

Two artists will be hosted at the museum each year, one in Spring and one in Autumn. Residents will receive financial support and guidance throughout the residency.

Since 2002, The Discerning Eye has offered artists a unique Drawing Bursary and exhibiting opportunity as part of the ING Discerning Eye Exhibition at the Mall Galleries, London.

Five artists will be shortlisted for the Bursary and an exhibition of their selected work will be shown as part of the ING Discerning Eye Exhibition from the 16 to 26 November 2023 alongside a virtual gallery showcasing all the artists’ shortlisted works

£1500 will be awarded to the winner of the Bursary and £150 will be awarded to each of the runners-up.

This opportunity is open to any artist resident in the UK.