TURPS Spring, Summer & Autumn INTENSIVES

 

*Applications for SUMMER INTENSIVE 2026 are now open. Application deadline extended: 31st March 2026*

 
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'Building on the overwhelming success of our recent Turps Residency and Turps Summer School, we are excited to announce a series of TURPS INTENSIVES – short intensive courses at Turps Studios in south east London taking place in the Spring, Summer and Autumn Terms. The same principles and ethos that drive the respected one-year Turps Studio Programme have been tailored for those with limited time availability who are perhaps not usually based in London, or unable to relocate or commit for a full academic year.'

Turps Intensives are a new opportunity for up to 20 painters to work alongside each other at Turps Studios. Painters will receive 1-2-1 mentoring and feedback, group crits, painting-focused talks, organised gallery visits, and workshops. The programme will culminate in an exhibition at Turps Studios.

Overview

  • 8 weeks of studio time

  • Each artist will be given a studio space with 24-hour access, 7 days a week

  • Approximately 2–3 contact points per week, comprising a carefully structured programme including 1-2-1 mentoring, artist talks, workshops, small group crits, gallery/museum visits

  • Access to one year of Turps & MASS Circle, an online platform for all current and former Turps/MASS artists

  • A team of four regular Turps mentors and further guest artists

  • Technical support

  • Final Exhibition

Applications for summer 2026 are now open. Application deadline: 31st March 2026. To apply click here.

Summer Intensive 2026 : 22nd July 2026 – 16th September 2026
Autumn Intensive 2026 (provisional dates): 12th October – 6th December 2026
Spring Intensive 2027: Date announcement coming soon

Cost:  £2,750

Application Fee is £15.

Mentoring Team 2026: Virginia Verran, Katrina Blannin, Matt Lippiatt, Scott McCracken.

Address: Turps HQ, Unit 12, Taplow House, Thurlow Street, London, SE17 2UQ

Application process: Applications for the Summer Intensive (July/August) are open until 31st March 2026.  Shortlisted artists will be invited to scheduled Zoom interviews in early April 2026. 

Accommodation: Overseas and out-of-London applicants are expected to organise their own accommodation during the course. This Autumn, we are launching ARTnest, a brand new scheme, matching course participants with short-term accommodation for the duration of the course, within the homes of the wider Turps painting network. We aim for this accommodation to be affordable and conveniently located within easy reach of the studios. Please note this is a new initiative, and we can’t guarantee finding appropriate accommodation. Please investigate all alternative options when applying.

Contact: info@turpsbanana.com

 
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