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Wales Contemporary 2020
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Artists have the opportunity to win £12,000 in prizes as Wales Contemporary / Cymru Gyfoes, the competition celebrating everything that makes Wales Welsh, returns for a second year.
Developed by the Waterfront Gallery in association with the Welsh Government and with the support of Milford Waterfront, Wales Contemporary / Cymru Gyfoes is an international open competition for 2D and 3D artworks. It celebrates all aspects of the country by inviting artists to submit work that is inspired by its heritage, art history, traditions, landscape (rural, urban or political) and contemporary culture.
Following the close of the call for entries, the submissions will be judged by a selection panel including artist Basil Beattie RA, painter Gerda Roper, and sculptor Sebastien Boyesen. The subsequent exhibition will be displayed at the Waterfront Gallery in Milford Haven, South Wales and will tour to the Senedd and Pierhead Building, Cardiff.
Prizes Details:
The following prizes will be awarded:
- 1st Prize – £4,000
- Highly commended 2-dimensional work – £2,000
- Highly commended 3-dimensional – £2,000
- Young Artist Prize (25 and under) – £1,000
- Prize for artists born, educated or resident in Wales – £1,500
- Public choice – £1,500
Deadline:
01/September/2020
Entry Fee:
- Yes
Fee Detail:
Entry fee is £15 for one work, £25 for two and £34 for three.
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