The Derwent Prize is open to artists who can submit the very best 2D and 3D artworks that are created in any pencil, including color, water soluble, pastel, graphite and charcoal pencils.
There will be approximately 80 artworks selected for a show at gallery@oxo in London from February 24th to March 6th 2022.
Prizes will total over £12,500 and will be awarded in a private awards ceremony on the opening night of the exhibition.
Key Dates
Tuesday 4 January 2022: Deadline for entries
Monday 17 January 2022: Artists notified of selectors’ decision
Wednesday 23 February 2022: Private View and Announcement of the Winners
Thursday 24 February 2022: Exhibition opens to the public at gallery@oxo
Sunday 6 March 2022: Exhibition closes
Prizes:
First Prize: £4,000 plus a year’s supply of Derwent products
Second Prize: £2,000
Young Artist First Prize (for artists under 25 years): £4,000
Young Artist Second Prize (for artists under 25 years): £2,000
People’s Choice Award: £500
Deadline: 01/02/2022
Fee Detail:
£15 for the first work and £5 for each subsequent work. For artists aged 25 or younger: £5 for each work.
How to Enter
Entry portal: www.derwent-artprize.com
Entry fee: £15 for the first work and £5 for each subsequent work. For artists aged 25 or younger: £5 for each work.
Accepted mediums: Pencil, coloured pencil, water soluble, pastel, graphite and charcoal (all in either 2D or 3D).
Maximum number of works: 6.
Deadline: Tuesday 4 January 2022, 5pm GMT.