SCOTTISH PRIZE FOR FINE ART 2023 WINNER:
LEWIS MACKENZIE
"Self Portrait At 41"
oil on canvas
The Murray and McGregor Prize (main award): £500
SOLO EXHIBITION SPACE WITH THE GLASGOW ART CLUB
SOLO EXHIBITION AT CASS ART GLASGOW
CASS ART ARTIST MATERIALS
£100 OF ROSEMARY AND CO. ARTIST BRUSHES
£100 WALLACE SEYMOUR ARTIST PRIZE
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The Scottish Prize for Fine Art, an open exhibition and art prize, is dedicated to recognising and celebrating the best in contemporary art with a connection to Scotland. Artists who reside, study, or draw inspiration from Scotland are invited to submit their works for consideration. The Prize offers a platform for established and emerging artists to showcase their skills and techniques, and provides a unique opportunity for audiences to discover and be inspired by the diversity and ingenuity of art with a Scottish connection. With a focus on both personal and universal narratives, the exhibitions will be engaging, thought-provoking, and a true testament to the exceptional talent of artists with a connection to Scotland. Our open exhibtion represents an opportunity to reveal the exceptional talents of both new and established artists connecting with Scotland.
Up to one hundred submissions will be selected for an exhibition to be staged in October 2023 at the historic Glasgow Art Club. The exhibition will also be staged concurrently online. The submitted work is expected to be the artist’s depiction of a recognisable life form, object, or scene
About the Scottish Prize for Fine Art
We are pleased to invite eligible artists to enter the Scottish Prize for Fine Art. Eligible entries include paintings, drawings (including pastel, charcoal and all dry media), or hand-made prints that have a connection to Scotland through the artist's place of birth, training, or subject matter. The submitted work is expected to be the artist’s depiction of a recognisable life form, object or scene.
A panel of seasoned art experts will judge submissions based on innovation, skill, and creativity in representing the subject. Up to four pieces may be submitted per artist. The selected works will be displayed in an exclusive show at the historic Glasgow Art Club in October 2023, as well as online.
This is a unique opportunity for artists to showcase their talent and have their work recognized by a highly-qualified panel of judges. Submit your finest pieces now and join the ranks of some of the most celebrated artists in Scotland.
STEPS TO ENTER:
PAY FOR YOUR ENTRIES - UP TO 4 PER ARTIST
TO
SCOTTISHPRIZEFORFINEARTENTRIES@AOL.COM
- ATTACH A HIGH QUALITY JPEG IMAGE OF THE WORK UNDER 3MB -
ONE PER ENTRY
IN THE EMAIL PROVIDE US WITH YOUR:
NAME
NAME OF ARTWORK
MEDIUM
SIZE OF ARTWORK IN CM
If you are successful you will be contacted via email. If someone else is paying for your entry, please specify this in the email.
THE JUDGES
Ewan McClure
Artist
Robert Kelsey
Artist
Former President of the Glasgow Art Club
Michael J. Doherty
Artist
Director of the Scottish School of Classical Art
PRIZE SCHEDULE 2023
15th February 00.00
Entries Open
30th of June 00.00
Entries close, selection begins.
15th of July
Short-list of up to one hundred selected works announced.
12th to 26th September
Physical delivery of selected works to the Glasgow Art Club, 185 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4HU
30th September, 14.00
Judges make decision on who will win the prize.
9th of October
Exhibition opens to the public.
11th November
Exhibition closes
Upcoming Events
Sat, 07 OctGlasgow07 Oct 2023, 18:00Glasgow, 185 Bath St, Glasgow G2 4HU, UK07 Oct 2023, 18:00Glasgow, 185 Bath St, Glasgow G2 4HU, UKWe cordially invite you to attend the Fine Art Prize award ceremony, taking place in October 2023 at the historic Glasgow Art Club. This occasion will recognize and celebrate the outstanding works of art selected from a highly competitive pool of submissions.