Ruth Borchard Self Portrait Prize 2025
cash prize of £10,000
- Deadline: 2 May 2025
- Entry fee: £40
- Website: https://zealous.co/ruthborchardcollection/opportunity/Self-Portrait-Prize/
The Self Portrait Prize invites artists to submit original and innovative self-portraits that explore personal identity, expression, and the human experience. Open to all forms of visual art, including painting, photography, sculpture, and digital media, the competition encourages diverse interpretations of the self.
An eminent panel of judges will select the winner and a shortlist of distinguished entries. Judges for 2025 include:
- Alan Carr, television presenter and comedian
- Dr. Sarah Turner, Director of the Paul Mellon Centre
- Simon Vincent CBE, British art collector, businessman and hospitality executive, best known for his leadership at Hilton Europe, Middle East & Africa
- Sir Peter Bazalgette, cultural leader, author and former chairman of Arts Council England
- Colin Davidson, previous prize winner and internationally renowned artist
- A member of the Borchard family
Prizes:
The Self Portrait Prize celebrates artistic excellence and the evolving concept of self-representation in contemporary art. The winner will have an opportunity to exhibit their work at Southampton City Art Gallery and receive a cash prize of £10,000. Shortlisted entries will be included in a highly respected group exhibition.
Eligibility:
Artists of all backgrounds, established and emerging, are invited to enter. Even if this is your first ever self-portrait or artistic creation we welcome your contribution.
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