Bursary — The Reynolds foundation

Travel Bursaries 2024/5

The Reynolds Foundation awards bursaries to young artists to help them develop their professional skills and to support their early careers. In particular, but certainly not exclusively, the Foundation is keen to help with attendance at summer school courses (or their equivalent), and with learning/professional projects that involve travel. The maximum amount that will be awarded to one individual is 7500 EUR.

HOW TO APPLY AND STEPS:

Contact the Foundation at becastrf@gmail.com before the 31st October, providing:

Prepare Your Art Portfolio: Gather a collection of your best artwork that represents your artistic abilities and interests. Include a variety of pieces, such as paintings, drawings, sculptures, or digital art. This portfolio will showcase your talent and creativity.
Provide an Artistic Statement: Alongside your portfolio, write a short statement (around 200-300 words) that explains your passion for art, your artistic goals, and why attending an art course abroad is crucial to your artistic journey. Share your inspirations, artistic influences, and what you hope to achieve through this opportunity.
Craft a Travel Proposal: In your travel proposal, outline your plans for attending an art course abroad. Mention the destination you have in mind, the specific art course or program you wish to enroll in, and how this experience will benefit your artistic growth. Explain why you need financial support and how the bursary will make this opportunity possible.
Budget and Itinerary: Create a detailed budget and itinerary that estimates the costs associated with your travel plans. Include expenses such as transportation, accommodation, course fees, art supplies, and any additional costs. This will demonstrate your understanding of the financial aspects involved.
Submit Your Application: Compile your art portfolio, artistic statement, travel proposal, budget and itinerary, and personal statement into a single application package. Follow the instructions provided by the foundation and submit your application by the specified deadline.
Evaluation and Selection: A panel of experts will review the applications based on the quality of your artwork, the coherence of your travel proposal, and your potential for growth. The selection process will be fair and unbiased, ensuring equal consideration for all applicants.
Notification: Once the evaluation process is complete, successful applicants will be notified of their selection. They will receive further instructions on how to proceed, including the disbursement of funds and any necessary documentation.
Remember to approach the application process with enthusiasm and authenticity, allowing your passion for art to shine through. The Foundation Bursary for Art Course Travel is designed to support talented artists like you, and this opportunity could be a significant stepping stone in your artistic journey. Good luck!

Who can be considered?

Candidates must be between the ages of 18 - 25 years old.

No specific qualifications or entry requirements are stipulated, as every application will be judged on the merits of the individual and their proposal.

Bursaries are awarded to individuals, not groups or teams.

There are a limited number of bursaries available each calendar year. Applications will be dealt with in sequence, and independent judges will evaluate and make a decision regardingeach application within a four week period from submission.

If you are awarded a bursary, you are responsible for all the practical arrangements concerning your project, in particular (if applicable) visa/ travel documents, and travel/other insurances.

At the conclusion of your activity, you are expected to liaise with the Foundation in providing media coverage. You are also expected to submit a report to the Foundation on the capabilities, knowledge and experience that you have gained. You may be asked to share your experiences with others.

You will have the opportunity to donate a recent work created by you to the Foundation, where it will go on permanent display.

Previous Recipients

**Jordi Cárdenas Lozano (2019)**
“The Reynolds Foundation gave me the chance to travel to California to continue my art education. I spent three weeks surrounded by other artists, by art works, by new knowledge. This experience has increased my passion for painting and professional projects in mural painting. My confidence in this craft has been strengthened. At the same time, travelling so far away has meant for me an step forward regarding to my personal development. I feel very grateful for having The Reynolds Foundation in Menorca, that invests in the development of artists.”

**Paula Kurundi Nyangabyacki (2018)**
She attended a Summer School course at the San Francisco Art Institute.
“The Foundation has truly paved the way for me – something that I will definitely take forward and see that this has to be the beginning of greater things.”

**Maciá Florit Campins (2017)**
“I spent 5 intense weeks at UnionDocs Lab in New York, learning from great American filmmakers, artists, critics, curators and producers. I cannot imagine how useful and beneficial to my work and professional development this has been and I am very thankful to the Foundation for giving me this opportunity.”

**Carme Gomila (2016)**
“The experience of travelling and training in Medellin and Berlin, two cities that are currently in a very interesting time within the cultural field, has been revealing for my artistic career. Very grateful to the Reynolds Foundation for the opportunity, the treatment and the generosity.”

**Helena Ferrando Requena – 2015**
"China as Asia's greatest place of contrasts along with its animal symbolism, which is attached to concepts in my artwork is providing me, in a very short time, with an enormous amount of stimuli, reflections and insights that without the support of the Reynolds Foundation would not have been possible. It's been an incredible time."

**Biel Moreno Mercadal – 2014**
"I had the opportunity to travel for three months in the United States doing a 17,000 km journey by car. I felt very free traveling in this way to be able to carry out my photography work. This experience has helped me in the future to continue projecting my work in other countries."

**Clara Bañón Mercadal – 2013**
"This travel project has meant for me an enormous learning experience both on an artistic level and on a human level.
In short, in this trip I have realized that my way of seeing things has taken a 360 degree turn. I have had the opportunity to get to know other places, other cultures and therefore other people".

**Pol Marbán Paltor – 2012**
"Being awarded the Reynolds Grant has been for me, the ultimate platform to dedicate myself to art, possibly the most defining experience within my career. Eternally grateful."