I’m delighted to impart that I’ve been shortlisted for the Jon Schueler Scholarship, which allows an artist to develop a project for three months on Skye, with a sizable stipend. I have an interview at the Royal Scottish Academy in Edinburgh, so cross your fingers for me! I’m not getting too excited as I’m becoming very good at getting short-listed for prestigious things – but I clearly have no follow-through!
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