OPEN CALL artists opportunity for the annual Visual Arts Open Prize 2020, submissions closing soon.
Now in its 4th year, VAO art competition is a not for profit event open emerging artists based in the UK and internationally. The aim is to give artists the ultimate platform to develop their passion and career in the arts sector. Winners will benefit from exhibiting, selling and showcasing their work to art critics and art buyers alike. Artists can apply at www.visualartopen.com
Art Prize Fund value of £5,000
6 categories:
- Painting/Mixed Media/Printmaking
- Illustration/Drawing
- Sculpture
- Photography/Digital Art
- Young Artist (16-24 years old)
- Children’s Award (15 years and under)
All finalists invited to exhibit at the UKs largest artist art fair in November 2020 plus receive a annual membership to the Visual Artists Association www.visual-artists.org
Overall winner of the VAO will be awarded: Annual Mentorship Package, Cash prize of £1,000.00 to support the production of new works, plus solo show at Chester Art Fair 2021
£250.00 will be awarded for category winners
ALL SUBMISSIONS will receive promotion on social media and email coverage to 50,000, plus an invitation to the annual show
No age restrictions – all welcome to apply!
Festival, which encourages and supports women to Do What You Always Wish You Dared, includes a wide range of workshops offering women an opportunity to try out something new in a safe, supportive space. They range from the Art of Batik, through creative writing, to a Rope Access taster session. There are two full day workshops: Silver Jewellery, Jewellery in Action where, as well as learning how to make your own silver pendant, you will have an opportunity to hear about how jewellery can be used for social good. And secondly, Freda O’Byrne, Artistic Director of Tragic Carpet, (based in St Margaret’s House, EH7 6AE) is running an all day Visual Theatre workshop, and will introduce some exercises and games with the emphasis on fun and mutual support. There will also be talks, exhibitions, theatre and musical performances celebrating audacious women.