To support local artists throughout the Isle of Wight, Monkton Arts has recently launched their annual Monkton Arts Prize 2022.
Prizes include a First Prize of £1,000 cash, 2nd Prize of £500 cash and a 3rd Prize of £250. Entries can be in any medium (2D or 3D) with a maximum size of A2 for 2D work or the base of a 3D entry.
There is also a Children’s Prize with £250 cash prize and two other awards for Developing and Training young artists.
A shortlisting exhibition will take place between Tuesday 16th – 26th August with the prize giving event taking place on Monday 22nd August.
Judging panel
The expert judging panel this year are as follows:
- Andrew Hird (Winner of the First Prize in 2021)
- Sandy Kendall (Resident Artist at Monkton Arts)
- Alex Williams (Professional artist)
- Professor Robin McInnes (OBE)
- Nick Martin (Professional artist)
How to take part
To enter, visit the Website to register and pay by calling 07515284460 or paying at the till by visiting Monkton Arts, East Street, Ryde, PO33 1JP.
Deadline for online submission is Friday 5th August.
News shared by Jenna on behalf of Monkton Arts. Ed
Image: eddy klaus under CC BY 2.0
