ASHURST EMERGING ARTIST PRIZE 2020

£10,000 of prizes & exhibitions in London, United Kingdom
Renowned judging panel
20% discount at Cass Art and Genesis Imaging
Free career development talks for artists

All Mediums | Sculpture | Photography | New Media

Entry Deadline: 2nd February 2020

The Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize 2020 will be awarded to artists that show significant potential, interesting ideas, a relevant message and skillful execution. We understand that talented artists exist in many forms, so endeavour to appeal to emerging artists of all ages and career paths, whether student, graduate, full-time or part-time, and from any country.

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How to Enter

Apply by completing the digital entry form
Submit up to 5 artworks
Entry fee is £20 for 1st artwork, then £10 per additional artwork
You will receive your entry confirmation within 14 days

Entry Deadline: 2nd February 2020

Key Dates

2 Feb 2020: Deadline for entries

Apr 2020: Shortlisted artists announced
Apr - Aug 2020: Shortlist exhibition on display
Sep 2020: Winners announced
Sep - Dec 2020: Winners exhibitions on display

The Prizes

FOR EVERY ENTRANT:
Promotion of an artwork on our social media profiles
20% discount on art supplies from Cass Art
20% discount on art services from Genesis Imaging
Enter by 15th December 2019 to receive detailed feedback on your entry
Consideration for the Ashurst Art Collection 2020/21

SHORTLIST 2020:
25 artists selected for final stage and 4 prizes
Group exhibition in London from Apr - Aug 2020
5 new media artists selected for final stage
Online exhibition during Apr - Aug 2020

OVERALL AWARD 2020:
£3,000 cash from Ashurst
£500 cash voucher from Cass Art
Exhibition in London during Sep - Dec 2020

CHOICE AWARD 2020:
£1,500 cash from Ashurst
£250 cash voucher from Cass Art
Exhibition in London during Sep - Dec 2020

SCULPTURE AWARD 2020:
£1,750 cash from Ashurst
£250 cash voucher from Cass Art
Exhibition in London during Sep - Dec 2020

PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD 2020:
£1,500 voucher from Genesis Imaging
12 month mentorship with Genesis Imaging
Exhibition in London during Sep - Dec 2020

NEW MEDIA AWARD 2020:
£1,000 cash from Ashurst
£500 cash from Rich Mix
Exhibition at Rich Mix during Nov - Dec 2020

Judges

Dr David Anfam
Senior Curator at Clyfford Still Museum, Art Historian and Writer

Melanie Lenz
Curator at the V&A

Josh McNorton
Culture Director for Wembley Park

Averil Curci
Independent art advisor and curator

Dr David Bellingham
Art Historian, Programme Director at Sotheby's Institute of Arts

Magnus Brooke
Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs at ITV plc

Howard Lewis
Art Collector for The Schorr Collection

Aindrea Emelife
Arts writer and curator

Mark Foxwell
Creative Director at Genesis Imaging

From L to R: Dr David Anfam, Melanie Lenz, Josh McNorton, Averil Curci, Dr David Bellingham, Magnus Brooke, Howard Lewis, Aindrea Emelife, Mark Foxwell