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WE ARE OPEN FOR ENTRIES FOR 2021

£10,000 of prizes & exhibitions in London
Renowned judging panel
Consideration for the Ashurst Art Collection 2021
Every entrant is promoted on our social media channels
​Free career development talks for artists
20% discount on art supplies from Cass Art
20% discount on printing and production at Genesis Imaging

All Mediums | Sculpture | Photography | Digital | New Media
Entry Deadline: 31 January 2021

WE'VE ANNOUNCED THE WINNERS FOR 2020

Overall Award 2020: Pippa El-Kadhi Brown
Sculpture Award 2020: Meg Shirayama
Photography Award 2020: Sine Zheng
Choice Award 2020: James Hayes
New Media Award 2020: Steve Parker
Highly Commended 2020: Anna Davies, India Nielsen, Tatjana Panek, Naoki Yamaji

Winners' Solo Exhibitions opens on 9 November 2020,
at Ashurst's Emerging Artist Gallery and Rich Mix London
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see the 2020 Winners

Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize 2020 Winners' Exhibitions
​Currently on display at Ashurst's Emerging Artist Gallery until April 2021

We are proud to present the Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize 2020 Winners' Exhibitions. If you would any further information, please contact us at info@artprize.co.uk. 
Around You, Within You, Or Nowhere At All
An exhibition of artworks by Pippa El-Kadhi Brown
Curated by Louis Chapple and Aya Koudounaris

Wild Dwelling
An exhibition of photographs by Sine Zheng
Curated by Averil Curci

Portals (Form/Colour/Function)
An exhibition of sculptures by Meg Shirayama
Curated by Olimpia Saccone

Being Towards
An exhibition of artworks by James Hayes
Curated by Patricia Mattingly

Futurist Listening
An exhibition of new media, interactive artworks by Steve Parker
Curated by Melanie Lenz

Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize 2021

​​The Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize 2021 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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Benefits for every entrant, group exhibition for the shortlisted artists, £10,000 of prizes and solo exhibitions for the winners...
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
Consideration for the Ashurst Art Collection 2021
30 artists are shortlisted...
25 artists selected for final stage and 4 prizes
Group exhibition in London from Apr - Aug 2021
5 new media artists selected for final stage and prizes
Online exhibition during Apr - Aug 2021
Overall Award 2021 winner receives...
£3,000 cash from Ashurst
£500 cash voucher from Cass Art
Exhibition in London during Sep - Dec 2021
Sculpture Award 2021 winner receives...
£1,750 cash from Ashurst
£250 cash voucher from Cass Art​
Exhibition in London during Sep - Dec 2021
Photography​ AWARD 2021 WINNER RECEIVES...
£1,500 voucher from Genesis Imaging
​£500 cash from Ashurst
12 month mentorship with Genesis Imaging

Exhibition in London during Sep - Dec 2021
New Media​ AWARD 2021 WINNER RECEIVES...
£1,000 cash from Ashurst
£500 cash from Rich Mix
Exhibition at Rich Mix in late 2021
Choice​ AWARD 2021 WINNER RECEIVES...
£1,250 cash from Ashurst
£250 cash voucher from Cass Art
​Exhibition in London during Sep - Dec 2021
Important dates for entrants
Final deadline: Sunday 31 January 2021, 23:59 GMT/London Time
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Shortlisted artists announcement: April 2021
Shortlist delivers artworks: March 2021
Winners announcement: September 2021
Winners deliver artworks for exhibition: September 2021
Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize 2020 Exhibition Schedule
9 November 2020 - 26 March 2021: 2020 Winners' solo exhibitions on display at Ashurst London
14 December  2020 - 24 January 2021: 2020 New Media Winner's solo exhibition on display at Rich Mix London

Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize 2021 Exhibition Schedule
April - August 2021: 2021 Shortlist exhibition on display at Ashurst London
September - December 2021: 2021 Winners' exhibitions on display at Ashurst London
Our judging panel includes collectors, curators, art advisors, creative directors, artists and more...
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
Anna Delgado
Partner at Ashurst
Howard Lewis
Art Collector for The Schorr Collection
Mark Foxwell
Creative Director at Genesis Imaging
Briony Marshall
Sculptor
Mark Wippell
Philanthropist and Collector
Learn more about the judges here.
Now open for entries
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
Deadline is 31 January 2021, 23:59 GMT/London Time
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Our partners contribute a variety of resources that supports emerging artists, and allows us to give career development guidance, promotion and exhibitions.

Sponsors

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Ashurst
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Oaktree & Tiger
Art advisory team

Supporters

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Cass Art
A leading independent retailer of art tools for creative people
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Rich Mix London
A cultural space for everyone in the heart of East London
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Genesis Imaging
Offering the highest quality services to transform your work into museum-quality showpieces

Educational Partners

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Sotheby's Institute or Art
For fifty years, Sotheby's Institute has been preparing students for careers in the international art world.

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Made in Bed Magazine
An independently run magazine providing insight on the global art world, and championing emerging artists.
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      • How Are We - Sophie Peters
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      • I Let The Melody Shine - Roberto Grosso
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