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Adam Reynolds Award

The Adam Reynolds Award (ARA) was previously known as the Adam Reynolds Memorial Bursary. 

The Adam Reynolds Award is Shape Arts' flagship award, set up in 2008 in memory of the life and work of sculptor Adam Reynolds. It is designed to support a mid-career disabled artist or artists, looking to develop their practice and build their profile by offering funds and a key development opportunity in connection with a high-profile cultural location or gallery. 

The award aims to provide an opportunity for artists to develop their ideas and practice without pressure to deliver a particular outcome such as finished or exhibition-ready work. It operates additionally to provide space, time and financial support within a framework of constructive and creative critical dialogue. A commemorative publication celebrating 10 years of the Award can be found on the ISSUU website via this link.

Adam was inspirational as an artist and a man - seeing his disability as a strength. This bursary is the most practical and powerful way to continue doing what Adam did to make the possible palpable.

- Sir Antony Gormley

You can read more about Adam, his work and obituary in The Guardian, written by Sir Nicholas Serota, Chair of Arts Council England, here.

To stay up-to-date with news, opportunities and events relating to the Adam Reynolds Award, sign up to our monthly e-newsletter at the bottom of this page. Or follow us on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook. For any other enquiries about the ARA, please email [email protected] or contact 0207 424 7330.


We are very grateful to the Garfield Weston Foundation for their support of the Adam Reynolds Award.

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PREVIOUS AWARDS

2019: Sophie Hoyle, BALTIC

2019: Sophie Hoyle, BALTIC

Sophie Hoyle was the recipient of the 2019 Adam Reynolds Award. Their three month residency at BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art took place between 4 March - 31 May 2019. Read more

Published: 9th March, 2020

Author: Eli Hayes

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2018: Terence Birch, Pallant House Gallery

2018: Terence Birch, Pallant House Gallery

Terence Birch was the recipient of the 2018 Adam Reynolds Memorial Bursary, his residency with Pallant House Gallery took place from February to April 2018 at the University of Chichester. Read more

Published: 12th April, 2018

Updated: 4th March, 2020

Author: Lulu Nunn

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2016/17: Oliver MacDonald, Turner Contemporary

2016/17: Oliver MacDonald, Turner Contemporary

Oliver MacDonald was the recipient of the 2016/17 Adam Reynolds Memorial Bursary, his residency took place from February to April 2017 at Turner Contemporary, Margate. Read more

Published: 14th June, 2017

Updated: 4th March, 2020

Author: Marcus Gordon

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2015/16: Caglar Kimyoncu, The New Art Gallery Walsall

2015/16: Caglar Kimyoncu, The New Art Gallery Walsall

Caglar Kimyoncu was the recipient of the 2015/16 Adam Reynolds Memorial Bursary, his residency took place at The New Art Gallery Walsall. Read more

Published: 31st May, 2016

Updated: 4th March, 2020

Author: Lulu Nunn

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2014/15: Carmen Papalia, The V&A

2014/15: Carmen Papalia, The V&A

Carmen Papalia was the recipient of the 2014/15 Adam Reynolds Memorial Bursary, his residency took place at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London. Read more

Published: 14th November, 2014

Updated: 4th March, 2020

Author: yaz redfern

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2013/14: Aaron McPeake, Spike Island

2013/14: Aaron McPeake, Spike Island

Aaron MacPeake was the recipient of the 2013/14 Adam Reynolds Memorial Bursary, his residency took place at Spike Island, Bristol. Read more

Published: 13th November, 2014

Updated: 4th March, 2020

Author: yaz redfern

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2012/13: Simon Raven, Camden Arts Centre

2012/13: Simon Raven, Camden Arts Centre

Simon Raven was the recipient of the 2012/13 Adam Reynolds Memorial Bursary, his residency took place at the Camden Arts Centre. Read more

Published: 12th November, 2014

Updated: 4th March, 2020

Author: yaz redfern

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2011/12: Caroline Cardus, BALTIC

2011/12: Caroline Cardus, BALTIC

Caroline Cardus was the recipient of the 2011/12 Adam Reynolds Memorial Bursary, her residency took place at BALTIC, Gateshead. Read more

Published: 11th November, 2014

Updated: 4th March, 2020

Author: yaz redfern

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2010/11: Aaron Williamson, Spike Island

2010/11: Aaron Williamson, Spike Island

Aaron Williamson was the recipient of the 2010/11 Adam Reynolds Memorial Bursary, his residency took place at Spike Island, Bristol. Read more

Published: 10th November, 2014

Updated: 4th March, 2020

Author: yaz redfern

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2009/10: Sally Booth, Bluecoat Gallery

2009/10: Sally Booth, Bluecoat Gallery

Sally Booth was the recipient of the 2009/10 Adam Reynolds Memorial Bursary, her residency took place at the Bluecoat Gallery, Liverpool. Read more

Published: 10th June, 2014

Updated: 4th March, 2020

Author: yaz redfern

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2008/09: Noëmi Lakmaier, Camden Arts Centre

2008/09: Noëmi Lakmaier, Camden Arts Centre

The inaugral Adam Reynolds Memorial Bursary was hosted by Camden Arts Centre, London. Noemi Lakmaier was our first recipient, producing the sculptural piece 'Experiment in Happiness'. Read more

Published: 1st November, 2013

Updated: 4th March, 2020

Author: yaz redfern

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