Art in the Diaspora

Open Call: Jackson’s Art Prize 2024

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Jackson’s Art Prize, formerly Jackson’s Painting Prize, is an annual competition showcasing the exceptional artwork of rising artists from around the world. The competition started in 2016 to spotlight talent in the Jackson’s Art Supplies’ community. With a focus on materials, and impressive expert judging panels made up of exciting industry names, it’s open to artists of all ages, abilities, and stages in their careers.

This year’s Guest Judging Panel is made up of an exciting range of artists and industry experts. 
Image courtesy of Jackson Art Prize.

This year, the competition is back with new prizes and award sponsors, incredible Guest Judges, and the return of two exhibitions at Affordable Art Fair and Bankside Gallery, where all shortlisted artists are invited to exhibit. 

– Open internationally 
– No theme 
– Any 2D medium accepted 
– £6 entry per artwork 
– Enter up to five artworks 

Submission Guidelines

Step one: Create an account with our competition platform, or sign in to your existing account.

Step two: Ensure you have prepared the following:

  • Good quality, tightly cropped photos of your artworks
  • An artist’s bio
  • Artwork statements to explain the ideas behind your work
  • The title, dimensions, year, and mediums of your artworks

Step three: Complete the entry form, and repeat for each artwork entered (up to five). Make sure to opt-in to our newsletter if you wish to be emailed with your results.

Step four: Checkout online to complete your entries.

The prize accepts: Paintings, Drawings and Original prints.

Not accepting: Three dimensional/sculptural work, Digital, computer manipulated, or AI art, Pure photography, Digital prints e.g. giclée and artwork of an inappropriate or offensive subject matter

Awards

First Prize: £5,000 + £2,000 art materials

Second Prize: £3,000 + £1,000 art materials

Runner up (x3): £1,000 art materials each

Judge’s Choice (x6): £1,000 art materials each

People’s Choice: £1,000 art materials

Deadline for entries is 1st March 2024.  

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Author

Bardi Osobuanomola Catherine is a budding storyteller. Her academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Benin. She has contributed to numerous Art publications across Africa. She is currently a Writer for Art Network Africa.

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