Applications call for Aesthetica Art Prize 2021

The Aesthetica Art Prize is a celebration of excellence in art from across the world. It offers both emerging and established artists the opportunity to showcase their work to a wider audience and further their engagement with the international art world. The Judging Panel enhances its position in the industry, bringing together specialists from leading cultural institutions. Aesthetica is looking for artists redefining the parameters of contemporary art. The Prize is open to multiple genres including photography, sculpture, installation, digital media, video, painting, and more.

Prizes

Main Prize

• £5,000 prize money for the winner
• Group exhibition with the Finalists hosted by Aesthetica
• Publication in the Future Now: 100 Contemporary Artists
• Editorial coverage in Aesthetica Magazine
• £250 art supplies vouchers courtesy of Cass Art
• Selection of art books courtesy of Prestel

Emerging Prize

• £1,000 prize money for the winner
• Group exhibition with the Finalists hosted by Aesthetica
• Publication in the Future Now: 100 Contemporary Artists
• Editorial coverage in Aesthetica Magazine
• £250 art supplies vouchers courtesy of Cass Art
• Selection of art books courtesy of Prestel

Guidelines

• The Aestheica Art Prize is open to works from any discipline, on any theme.
• Applicants can enter 2 works of art, per entry. This excludes video submissions.
• One series counts as 1 work of art and applicants can enter 2 series per submission.
• Applicants can purchase as many entries as you wish.
• Collaborative works are accepted.
• Works previously exhibited and published elsewhere are accepted.
• Works produced within the last 3 years are preferred.
• There are no size restrictions.

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