Derwent Art Prize 2020

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THE DERWENT ART PRIZE

Derwent, internationally renowned fine art brand, are proud to announce that the fifth instalment of the Derwent Art Prize is now open for entries.

The Derwent Art Prize was conceived in 2012 and aims to reward excellence by showcasing the very best artworks created in pencil by British and International artists.

From the submitted artworks, approximately eighty will be selected for display at Gallery@OXO in central London and then in a gallery in 20 rue Saint Claude in Paris, France. Alongside the chosen artworks being hung in a public display, prizes totalling over £12,500 will be awarded in an awards ceremony on the opening night of the exhibition.

Since the Derwent Art Prize began, the competition has attracted more than 7000 entries from over 67 countries worldwide.

Derwent are excited to see both domestic and international entries for this Derwent Art Prize.

All artists entering the Derwent Art Prize 2020 will be eligible to a 15% discount on all Derwent products (shipping not included). This code will be sent to all applicants once the competition deadline has closed on 17 February 2020 and will be valid from 18 February to 31 March 2020. Please refer to website (www.derwentart.com) for products and our Terms & Conditions and for delivery information.

THE EXHIBITION

Selected works will be on display at the Gallery@OXO in central London between 22 April to 4 May. Following the London exhibition, the show will for the first time be on show in France from 12 – 17 May at 20 rue Saint Claude in Paris.

THE PRIZES

A total prize fund of £12,500 is awarded at the Private View at Gallery@OXO, London. Prizes are as follows:

First Prize £4,000 plus a year’s supply of Derwent products**
Second Prize £2,000
Young Artist First Prize (For artists under 25 years) £4,000 *
Young Artist Second Prize (For artists under 25 years) £2,000
People’s Choice Award £500

In addition, we are delighted to announce that all the First and Second prize winners will receive a special box of Derwent Lightfast Pencils. The revolutionary core is resistant to prolonged colour change ensuring artwork will not fade for up to 100 years under museum conditions.