Open competitions

Winning Ways

If you want to grow as an artist and gain valuable exposure for your work, entering an open call is a no-brainer. Here are the prizes to pencil in your diary

RIGHT Divyuze by Maree Hughes, placed second at the Derwent Art Prize 2020

The Signature Art Prize Deadline: December 2021 (tbc)

Artists currently studying or those who have graduated within the past three years can enter this prize for the chance to win a month-long residency and gallery representation.

www.signatureartprize.com

Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize Deadline: January 2022 (tbc)

A prize fund of £10,500 is expected to be available as part of this law firm-sponsored competition. Art material vouchers, mentoring opportunities and the chance to exhibit in London are among the prizes usually on offer, too.

www.artprize.co.uk

Derwent Art Prize Deadline: 4 January 2022

Celebrating a decade-long run in 2022, this showcase of the best artwork created in pencil, pastel and charcoal is back with £12,500 worth of prizes. Selected entries will be shown at the OXO Gallery in London.

www.derwentart.com

Woon Foundation Art Prize Deadline: February 2022 (tbc)

A Northumbria University graduate funds this prize to assist the next generation of artists. First prize is a £20,000 fellowship with a 12-month studio space. Runner-up cash prizes are available too. Open to all final year undergraduate fine art students.

www.baltic.art

The de Laszlo Foundation Prize Deadline: February 2022 (tbc)

An artist 35 years and under will take home this medal of excellence and £1,500 for painting the best work from life, as part of the Royal Society of British Artists’ annual exhibition.

www.mallgalleries.org.uk The Leathersellers’ Prize Deadline: March 2022 (tbc)

Part of the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colour’s annual exhibition, this £1,000 award goes to an artist aged from 18 to 35. Works in all water-soluble mediums are welcome.

www.mallgalleries.org.uk

Hermione Hammond Drawing Award Deadline: April 2022 (tbc)

Emerging artists aged 35 and under are eligible to win this £2,000 prize, available as part of the New English Art Club’s annual exhibition held at Mall Galleries, London.

www.mallgalleries.org.uk

Holly Bush Emerging Woman Painter Prize Deadline: 16 May 2022

A move to Lauderdale House in London means this prize dedicated to championing women artists can welcome bigger artworks and more finalists in 2022. The winner gets a cash prize and other benefits.

www.hollybushpaintingprize.com

Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize Deadline: June 2022 (tbc)

Sixty-five drawings are expected to be selected for the annual exhibition of this long-running competition. Among the cash prizes is £2,000 for the winner of the Student Award.

www.tbwdrawingprize.co.uk

Wales Contemporary / Cymru Gyfoes Deadline: Summer 2022 (tbc)

Returning for a third year to celebrate all things Wales, this prize is open to British and international artists alike. Among the cash prizes and awards available is a Young Artist Prize for entrants 25 years and under.

www.walescontemporary. artopps.co.uk

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Odette Farrell’s Pembroke Dock Ginkgo, exhibited at Cymru Gyfoes