Visual Art Open Competition

The Visual Art Open Competition, aims to provide a platform for UK & International Artists to develop their passion and career in the arts sector. The competition is a celebration of both UK & International,professional and amateur artists working in one of more of the following medias: drawing, printing, painting, photography, digital art and sculpture.

The Competition
- Artwork judged by panel of jurors appointed by VAO, all of which are artists, writers, art critics, collectors and curators from the international contemporary art world.

Five Categories:-
- Painting / Mixed Media
- Illustration / Drawing
- Sculpture
- Photography
- Emerging Artist / Young Artist (Under 24)

Prizes:
Overall Winner
- Cash prize of £1,000.00 to support the production of new works
- Commercial mentoring package
- Exclusive solo show
- Exhibition at a commercial UK Art Fair
Individual Categories
- A cash prize of £250.00 will be awarded to the winner of each category

Cost - £15.00 per submission. £10.00 for entrants under 25 years old
No age restrictions - all welcome to apply

Key Dates:

 September - Applications Open Call
 31 December - Applications Close
 31 March - Finalist Shortlist
 31 April - Finalist Jury Score
 31 May - Winners Announced
 November 2017 - Visual Arts Open
Exhibition at Arts Fair

How To Apply:

Application are now OPEN. To apply online, visit www.visualartopen.com
Alternatively, for more information call 01244 893185 or email info@visualartopen.com

For more information visit http://www.visualartopen.com/