Membership | Royal Society of Sculptors

Membership

Join our creative community

The Royal Society of Sculptors champions sculpture and the artists who create it. As a member, you will join our professional network of sculptors from around the world. We support and connect our members at all stages of their career.

Our membership gives you access to expert knowledge, advice and opportunities, expands your network and keeps you up to date. It also gives you recognition: Members and Fellows can use professional accreditation after their name, MRSS and FRSS accordingly.

The sculptor members of our Board review all applications and select new members by majority vote. There are two rounds of applications each year, in March and September.

Applications are now open. To apply click here and please note the deadline is Monday 22 August 2022 5pm (UK Time).

If you have any questions, please contact us by email info@sculptors.org.uk.

Members on a visit to The Hepworth Wakefield in 2021 (c) Jephson Robb

Benefits of membership

Be part of an internationally recognised organisation with professional accreditation (Member MRSS and Fellow FRSS) and members who generously share their experience, skills and knowledge.
Access member-only opportunities, including a growing number of residencies, awards, commissions and continuing professional development workshops
Discover the latest opportunities, both member-only and from across the sector, in our weekly members’ e-news
Promote your work online in our searchable directory of members’ portfolios, see Our Sculptors Portfolios including a beautiful image gallery, links to your web site and contact details
Publicise your exhibitions and events online in Our Sculptors On View
Access our online members’ area to connect with fellow sculptors both virtually and in person via the Regional Connect Groups, which meet for studio tours and talks
Participate in regular regional Zoom calls, hosted by your local Trustee representative
Receive invitations to our private views, exhibitions, seminars and talks
Feature in the Society’s archive
Develop your practice with the support of the Society’s Fellows as part of our Mentor Scheme

Who is eligible to apply?

Established, national or international, professional artists who make sculpture in any of its forms as a significant part of a coherent professional practice, whose work adds to the language of sculpture and who can demonstrate a high level of expertise, experience, and contemporary understanding.

Successful applicants will demonstrate a high level of expertise, experience and contemporary understanding. Applicant's work should be high quality, distinctive and adds to the language of sculpture; whilst also demonstrating the skilled realisation of ideas. The selection panel is keen to see evidence of enquiry and reflection. Regrettably, we are unable to provide individual feedback on membership applications.

Prospective Members should demonstrate evidence of making sculpture in any of its forms as a significant part of a coherent professional practice. They will be selected for membership based on the quality of the application and provide evidence of:

1. Distinctive and high quality work which adds to the language of sculpture

2. A critically engaged practice with contemporary understanding

3. Accomplished use of materials, techniques and processes

ARE THERE DIFFERENT LEVELS OF MEMBERSHIP?

In addition to the main Membership category, it is possible for Members to be nominated as a Fellow. Fellowships are awarded by the Board in recognition of outstanding reputation, experience and talent.

MEMBERSHIP FEES

The yearly fees for 2022 are:

Members (MRSS): £199.12

Fellows (FRSS): £238.74

HOW TO APPLY

Entrants are required to submit an online application form which comprises a short CV and artist statement, as well as up to ten images. The fee for entry is £43.00 and is non-refundable. Regrettably we are unable to provide individual feedback on membership applications.

Applications are currently open. To apply, please visit the following link.