Applications are open for Wells Art Contemporary Awards 2021. Wells Art Contemporary Awards is an open competition for contemporary visual art that is gaining praise and respect in Britain and abroad. It was established in 2012 by a group of artists and their friends in Wells, the beautiful cathedral city in the South-West of England. An idea that came to life around kitchen and dining tables has already established a strong presence in the London, national and international art world and is drawing artists from places as diverse as Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Italy, Korea, Japan and the United States, as well as all over UK.

Criteria 

• Wells Art Contemporary Awards welcome submissions from artists over the age of 18 workings in any medium.
• All artists based in the UK or internationally; who are over the age of 18 on the 1st January 2021 can apply. A third party may also submit work on the artists behalf with the full permission of the artist.

Selected artists will have their work shown in the iconic Wells Cathedral as well as in a dedicated virtual gallery on the Wells Art Contemporary website.

Prizes

• JGM Gallery Exhibition Prize
• NG Art Creative Residency: The NG Art Creative Residency Prize aims to discover and celebrate emerging and established creative talents from a variety of disciplines. The Prize Winner will receive a free two-week placement at the NG Art Creative Residency in Eygalieres, Provence. This also includes board and lodging, studio space, mentorship and residency-related outings.
• Parker Harris Mentoring Prize: Parker Harris will give a one-to-one mentoring session covering all aspects of professional development to a selected artist.

Entry Information

Artists may enter up to four works. Basically, artists can use the online entry form on this site to enter any work, including an installation proposal. Entries can be any medium – painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, photography, installation or video. Furthermore, there is no size restriction on work submitted. To complete your application you will need to enter:

• An image of your work (no more than 1MB)
• The title, medium, dimensions and price (please take into account WAC’s commission of 40%) of your work

Rules and Guidelines