The Derwent Art Prize 2020

The Derwent Art Prize aims to reward excellence by showcasing the very best 2D & 3D artworks created in pencil or coloured pencil as well as water soluble, pastel, graphite and charcoal by British and International artists.

THE DERWENT ART PRIZE

Derwent, internationally renowned fine art brand, are proud to announce that the fifth 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 Gallery@OXO in central London and then in a gallery in 20 rue Saint Claude in Paris, France. 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.

All artists entering the Derwent Art Prize 2020 will be eligible to a 15% discount on all Derwent products.

THE EXHIBITION

Selected works will be on display at the Gallery@OXO in central London between 22 April to 4 May.

THE PRIZES

A total prize fund of £12,500 is awarded at the Private View at Gallery@OXO, London.  Prizes are as follows:

• First Prize  £4,000 plus a year’s supply of Derwent products
• Second Prize  £2,000
• Young Artist First Prize (For artists under 25 years) £4,000 *
• Young Artist Second Prize (For artists under 25 years) £2,000
• People’s Choice Award £500

*We will be announcing additional special awards for the Young Artist winner shortly.

SELECTORS

This year’s entries will be judged by a distinguished panel of selectors comprising of an artist, a critic and a curator

Charles Avery

ARTIST

Victoria Pomery OBE

DIRECTOR TURNER CONTEMPORARY

Alice Rawsthorn

AUTHOR OF DESIGN AS AN ATTITUDE (PHOTOGRAPHY: MICHAEL LECKIE)

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. 2MB file size)
• A non-refundable application fee

Following the selection process, all artists will be notified by 2 March 2020.  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) 20 3653 0896 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.

ENTRY FEES

GENERAL ADMISSION: The entry fee is £15 for the first work and £5 for additional works. Artists may only enter once, with a maximum of 6 images.

YOUNG ARTIST CONCESSION: Artists under 25 years of age will pay £5 per work.

Price and currency will vary depending on country.

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