Derwent, internationally renowned fine art brand, are proud to announce that the fourth instalment of the Derwent Art Prize is now open for entries.
The Derwent Art Prize was conceived in 2012 and aims to reward excellence by showcasing the very best artworks created in pencil by British and International artists.
From the submitted artworks, approximately eighty will be selected for display at the Mall Galleries in central London. Alongside the chosen artworks being hung in a public display, prizes totalling over £12,500 will be awarded in an awards ceremony on the opening night of the exhibition.
Since the Derwent Art Prize began, the competition has attracted more than 7000 entries from over 67 countries worldwide.
Derwent are excited to see both domestic and international entries for this Derwent Art Prize.
THE EXHIBITION
Selected works will be on display at the prestigious Mall Galleries in central London from 18th – 23rd September 2018.
The exhibition will then tour to a number of venues throughout the UK. Full details will be announced shortly. The work selected for exhibition must be available until 31st January 2019. All artists selected for exhibition will be invited to the Private View and Prize Giving on Tuesday 18th September 2018.
THE PRIZES
A total prize fund of £12,500 will be awarded at the Private View at Mall Galleries, London in 2018. Prizes are as follows:
- First Prize £6,000
- Second Prize £3,000
- Third Prize £1,500
- People’s Choice Award – Exhibition £750
- Young Artist Award – For artists under 25 years £750
- Coloured Pencil Award for Excellence – £500
SUBMISSION PROCEDURE
Artists are invited to submit up to 6 images. The selectors are aware that some work may not lend itself to reproduction and wish to reassure artists that there may be opportunities to view actual works.
Artists can enter online. If artists are unable to enter online please contact derwent@parkerharris.co.uk for further details.
Artists are required to submit the following:
- The completed online entry form
- Images of up to 6 recent works, in digital format (jpg, max. 1MB file size)
- A non-refundable application fee
Following the selection process, all artists will be notified by 4th June 2018. Artists who have not heard by this date should contact Parker Harris, organisers of The Derwent Art Prize at derwent@parkerharris.co.uk, call + 44 (0) 1372 462190 or check the website for further details.
From the open submission applications the panel will select approximately 80 works for exhibition. The artists selected for the final exhibition will be contacted by Parker Harris with full delivery details for their work.
Opportunity Type
Prize/AwardContact Name
Derwent Art PrizeContact Email
derwent@parkerharris.co.ukWebsite
https://www.derwent-artprize.com/Start Date
1st February 2018Closing Date
8th May 2018