Leeds students invited to apply for prestigious artistic award

Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) is launching its 2025 Yorkshire Graduate Award scheme, continuing a commitment to supporting and developing the region's most promising emerging and early career artists.

- By Deborah Hastie Contributor

Building on the success of previous years, this unique residency opportunity invites recent graduates from Yorkshire-based universities to immerse themselves in the inspirational landscape of YSP, develop their creative practice and showcase new work.

For over 48 years, artist residencies have been central to YSP's mission, offering invaluable time, space, and resources for artists at pivotal moments in their careers. The Yorkshire Graduate Award, established in 2018, has become a vital platform for new voices in contemporary art, embracing a diverse range of mediums including sculpture, performance, film, photography, and sound.