Wells Arts Contemporary 2025

All artists shortlisted for Wells Art Contemporary 2025 will be eligible for a wide range of prizes.Prizes will be awarded to artworks either in the Gallery or Installation sections of the exhibition, based on the selectors’ decision.

• Howden Art Award:  £2,000 awarded to one artist
• NG Art Creative Residency*:  The NG Art Creative Residency Prize aims to discover and celebrate emerging and established creative talents from a variety of disciplines. The Prize Winner will receive a free two-week placement at the NG Art Creative Residency in Provence. This includes board and lodging, studio space, mentorship and residency-related outings.
• Jane Bowe Memorial Prize: £500 awarded to a Somerset artist for a selected work, chosen by Martin Bowe.
• The Grace Student Prize:  £250 awarded to a current fine art student aged under 26 enrolled on a recognised Bachelor or Master's Fine Arts course. 
• Parker Harris Mentoring Prize*:  Parker Harris will give a one-to-one mentoring session covering all aspects of professional development to a selected artist.
• Somerset Art Works Mentoring Prize: one-to-one mentoring session covering all aspects of professional development to a selected artist.
• St Cuthberts Mill Award: 20 sheets of Saunders Waterford 300gsm worth over £120 will be awarded to an artist who works on paper.
• People’s Choice Prize: £500 will be awarded to the artwork which received the most public votes.