Now in its 19th year, the
National Open Art Competitionis calling for entries for the
2015competition. This annual open competition aims to nurture creative talent from both emerging and professional artists.
The following mediums are accepted:
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Paintings•
Drawings•
Original prints•
Photography•
Wall hung installations•
Computer generated art, e.g. iPadFor
young artistsbetween 15 and 20 years there is also a special prize category (
but a young artist could also win any of the prizes on offer).
Art works must be new or recent (
preferably in the last 3 years). Max size of Artwork: Width (183cm) x Height (183cm) x Depth (30cm) including the frame. A total of
four entriesmay be submitted for the competition.
The image submitted must be true to the artwork (
try to avoid unnecessary background) and the Artist must be its author. The art work shown on the image(s) must be available, if shortlisted, for judging at Chichester on the
1 September 2015and for the exhibition(s). Approximately 100 works will be selected for exhibitions in London and Chichester in
Autumn 2015.
The entry fee is £20 to register and submit one work.
Eligibility
This competition is open to all artists and photographers living, or professionally based, in the
United Kingdom. No entries will be accepted from any artist under the age of 15 at
1st September 2015.
Prize
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Towry Award: £10,000 (approx. 15,000 USD)
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Ward Thomas Award: £3,000
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Seaward Award: £2,000
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Southwood Award: £1,000
Moreover, up to nine
Regional Prizesof £1,000 will also be awarded.