The Folio Society nurtures new talent and champions artists who work across a diverse range of media, from oil painting and wood engraving to collage and digital illustration.
For the Folio Book Illustration Award 2023, the judges will be looking for pieces that illustrate a scene from the story, The Fliers of Gy, rather than a sole portrait of a character. Entrants can read the short story via the link on the Folio website, www.foliosociety.com/uk/FolioBIA.
The competition is free to enter and is open to anyone over the age of 18 who has not previously been commissioned by The Folio Society. The winner will receive a prize of £2,000 cash plus £500 worth of Folio vouchers, and each of the runners-up will receive £500 worth of Folio vouchers. The winning artist and runners-up will also receive a portfolio review by the Folio art directors.
Key information :
- No entry fee
- £2,000 first prize, plus portfolio review
- 5 x £500 of Folio vouchers for runners-up, plus portfolio review
- Entries only accepted via Zealous
- Artwork inspired by any source other than the set text will not be accepted
Key dates:
- Submissions close 19 April 2023
- Longlist announced May 2023
- Runners-up/Winner announced June 2023
Go to the Folio BIA website for more details: www.foliosociety.com/FolioBIA
