The Professional Landscape Programme gives landscape artists, at the point of launching themselves professionally, a year of guidance and mentoring from leading artists in the field – enabling participants to gain focus, build confidence and make lasting networks to sustain their practice.
The programme is led by Anita Reynolds, Anthony Garratt and Jesse Leroy Smith and supported by a host of visiting artists such as Paul Lewin, Imogen Bone, Luke Knight, Jacques Nimki, Jethro Jackson, Rachael Reeves, Jessica Cooper, Marie-Claire Hamon, Dan Pyne among others; each sharing their experience with the group, and engaging individually with each participant’s work.
Each tutor and visiting artist has carved out their distinctive response to the landscape and exhibit nationally and internationally. They will provide insight into their creative process, how they have established their approach and illustrate the diverse ways they have supported their practice financially and creatively by creating networks, contacts and opportunities.
Held over six two-day sessions, each two months apart, Professional Landscape provides one-to-one mentoring and group tutorials alongside professional development in a supportive and constructive environment.
At times, on each weekend, there are up to 6 artists teaching 21 participants at the same time, giving an amazingly high ratio of contemporary artist tutors to students.
Each session has an overriding theme, we have trips to other locations, artists' studios, artist talks and group discussions to reinforce the information and advice received during the two days.
The Programme culminates with a major show at a gallery.
During the Year we will cover:
- The Theme of Landscape - traditions, progressive movements and how contemporary artists are reinventing Landscape.
- Group Activities and Discussions - collaboration, residencies, curation, applying to Call Outs or funding opportunities.
- How to create a Body of Work - themes, working outdoors and in the studio, choice of media, identity and context.
- Professional Development - your interpretation of landscape practice and creating an artist document.
- Opportunities and Marketing - networks, peer support, exhibiting, competitions and diverse audiences.
- End of Year Exhibition and Future Plans - how to plan, title, curate, fund and host an exhibition and springboard for future plans.
We understand that some artists may need to explore other subjects or themes during the year and we can support and feedback on these works, but the programme is suited to those where landscape is their central source of inspiration.
Please note: This is not a practical course. Work is completed between sessions and brought in for feedback and discussion through one-to-one tutorials and peer group discussion.
Programme fee: £3,350
This fee can be paid in 3 equal instalments. The fee must be paid in full at least one month before the programme begins. Click here to read more information on payments.
Early Bird Offer
Save £150 when you apply before 31st March 2026 with code NSA150.
First instalment must be paid before 30th April 2026 for Early Bird rate to apply.
This offer is not applicable to the Year-Long Online Landscape Course.
Session Dates
Session 1 - Sat 21 & Sun 22 November 2026
Session 2 - Sat 30 & Sun 31 January 2027
Session 3 - Sat 03 & Sun 04 April 2027
Session 4 - Sat 22 & Sun 23 May 2027
Session 5 - Sat 17 & Sun 18 July 2027
Session 6 - Sat 09 & Sun 10 October 2027
Simply fill in our Application Form below (takes around 20-30 mins), and we'll be in touch to arrange a free informal one-one Zoom call with a lead tutor giving you an inspiring discussion on your work and an opportunity to ask any questions about the Programme.
If you have any questions, please get in touch via our contact form.
Previous end of year shows:
SENTINEL 2024/25
CONTOURS 2023/24
To view our other Programmes, please click here.
