Applications are now open for the Yorkshire Graduate Award 2026 at Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP). Set within 500 acres of historic landscape, YSP is an internationally recognised centre for modern and contemporary sculpture. For more than 40 years, artist residencies have played a central role in supporting early career artists to develop their practice in an inspiring environment.

The award offers one graduating BA or MA artist from a Yorkshire-based university the opportunity to undertake a fully supported residency of up to two weeks at YSP between autumn 2026 and spring 2027. The residency includes a £750 fee, materials budget, on-site accommodation, travel, meals, curatorial and technical support, and the chance to share work with the public.

The award is open to graduates from all artistic disciplines completing their studies at a Yorkshire university in 2026.

For full details and how to apply, please download the application document below. 

Applications should be submitted to curators@ysp.org.uk by 23 August 2026.

Please email curators@ysp.org.uk before the application deadline with any questions.