- Jobs
- Open Calls
- Events
- Learning
- More
- SUBMIT
Wales Contemporary / Cymru Gyfoes
Wales Contemporary / Cymru Gyfoes is an international open competition for 2D artwork in any medium excluding photography. Developed by the Waterfront Gallery in association with the Welsh Government, Wales Contemporary seeks to celebrate all aspects of the country by inviting artists to submit work that is inspired by its ancient history, its art history, its heritage, its landscape (rural, urban or political) and its contemporary culture.
Following a call for entries which saw the submission of approximately 500 artworks from across the globe – the UK and the Republic of Ireland, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Spain, Japan, Australia, the USA and Canada were all represented – 76 works have been selected for the inaugural exhibition at the Waterfront Gallery in Milford Haven, South Wales from 4 – 30 October 2019. Thoughtful and often surprising, the exhibition combines crisp, photorealistic seascapes with soft, romantic watercolours balancing on the very edge of figuration. Due tribute is paid to the rich diversity of Welsh landscapes, from its glowering mountain ranges to its industrial towns, its valley villages to its rugged coastlines. Welsh culture is equally well represented: highlights include a carnivalesque imagining of the Arthurian legend, an overpopulated Mount Snowdon, and a tongue-in-cheek representation of the much-maligned leek. In summary, the exhibition presents the viewer with a characterful and compelling insight into the many things that make Wales Welsh.
‘Wales has a well-earned reputation for inspiring great artists and this project will further enhance this and highlight the areas of Wales where those interested in art can visit and be inspired in the future. Having attracted such a wide range of entries from all over the world, this exhibition will be an intriguing insight into how Wales is seen by others - and during our Year of Discovery it may well provide a different perspective on our culture, history and landscape.’
Deputy Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism, Lord-Elis Thomas
The exhibition - selected by artist Janette Kerr, painter Ken Maycock, artist Catrin Webster and Stan MacIlvenny OBE - opened at the Waterfront Gallery in Milford Haven, South Wales on 4 October 2019. It will tour to the Mall Galleries, London, where it will be available to view from 5 – 10 November 2019. There will be an awards ceremony on 23 October at the Waterfront Gallery - when the following prizes will be presented:
1st Prize: £5,000 plus a 3 week residency in Milford Haven (February – March 2020) and a 1 month solo exhibition at the Waterfront Gallery
2nd Prize: £2,500
Prize for artists born, educated or resident in Wales: £2,000
Young Artist Prize (for artists aged 25 and under): £1,000
Public Choice Award: £1,000
Highly Commended: £500
Contact & Links:
Residency Via Negativa LJUBLJANA |
PARL - Performance Art Research Ljubljana 30/April/2024 |
|
Call for Artists Barbagelata Contemporary Art Foundation #International |
ARTIST OPEN CALL - «FIRE» - International Online Exhibition 30/April/2024 |
|
Call for Artists Braziers International Film Festival Oxfirdshire |
Braziers International Film Festival 18/May/2024 |
|
Call for Submissions Arts for Global Development, Inc. |
Project H2O 05/June/2024 |
|
Call for Artists Fluctoplasma Festival Hamburg |
fluctoplasma Festival 2024 - recharge resistance 21/April/2024 |
|
Call for Artists The Greater Sum Foundation Honolulu/ online |
We invite artists to apply to our annual art call - any photographable medium! 01/May/2024 |
|
Call for Artists Ann Marie Krulick Oakland |
Hearts on Fire and The Mother We Share 25/April/2024 |
|
Call for Entries Ludvig Rage Club Berlin / London / Paris |
Graphic Talent for HONTAS at Berlin Fashion Week 30/April/2024 |
|
Call for Submissions Nancy Woo Long Beach |
Reflections: How Does It Feel? 21/April/2024 |
|
Call for Submissions Boynes Emerging Artist Award International / Online |
Call for Entries: Boynes Artist Award 10th Edition 29/April/2024 |
|
Call for Artists AiR 351 Cascais |
FLAD / AIR 351 GRANT 2024 30/April/2024 |
|
Call for Entries Saint Louis Art Gallery Oxford Oxford |
Movement 07/June/2024 |
|
Call for Artists Center for the Visual Arts Wausau WI |
The Landmark Building Mural 06/May/2024 |
|
Residency R.A.R.O. BARCELONA BARCELONA |
R.A.R.O. BARCELONA MULTI-RESIDENCY OPEN CALL – SUMMER RESIDENCY 31/May/2024 |
|
Call for Artists RaumArs A–i–R Rauma |
Call for all disciplines, 2025 09/May/2024 |
|
Call for Artists erato alakiozidou THESSALONIKI |
FOR ARTISTIC RESEARCH 30/April/2024 |
|
Residency Space A Kathamandu |
Kathmandu international artists in residency (KIAR 2025, Space A residence) 30/April/2024 |
|
Call for Artists Rome Art Experience Rome |
Artist Open Call | Embrace a surreal adventure in the heart of Rome 10/May/2024 |
|
Call for Artists Art Scene West San Diego |
Finest Art Showcase San Diego 21/April/2024 |