Aesthetica Art Prize 2021

£5,000 prize money for the winner

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Aesthetica is looking for artists redefining the parameters of contemporary art. The Prize is open to multiple genres including photography, sculpture, installation, digital media, video, painting and more.

Aesthetica’s prestigious Art Prize Jury comprises influential art world figures, including curators, academics, gallerists, editors and practitioners whose expertise span across a range of media.

The Aesthetica Art Prize is an open call for entries with no limitations on theme. You are welcome to submit work on any subject.

Prizes:

Main Prize
Open to all practitioners working at any level, including students and graduates.

- £5,000 prize money for the winner
- Group exhibition with the Finalists hosted by Aesthetica
- Publication in the Future Now: 100 Contemporary Artists
- Editorial coverage in Aesthetica Magazine
- £250 art supplies vouchers courtesy of Cass Art
- Selection of art books courtesy of Prestel

Emerging Prize
Open to current students and artists who graduated within the last two years.

- £1,000 prize money for the winner
- Group exhibition with the Finalists hosted by Aesthetica
- Publication in the Future Now: 100 Contemporary Artists
- Editorial coverage in Aesthetica Magazine
- £150 art supplies vouchers courtesy of Cass Art
- Selection of art books courtesy of Prestel

Eligibility:

The Aesthetica Art Prize is open to all artists working at any level from all over the World. There are no limitations on age, but we encourage current students and recent graduates to submit to the Emerging Art Prize.

Copyrights & Usage Rights:

Artists that enter their work into the Aesthetica Art Prize confirm that they hold all intellectual property rights. You agree to your works being used in any publicity materials - print or online. Artists will be credited where works are used.

Theme:

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