Following the success of the ArtGeminiPrize 2014 which attracted over 760 entries from 44 countries, 8 April saw the launch of the third edition of the ArtGeminiPrize 2015 and supporting the charity, Kidscape with a prize fund of £6,000 plus exhibition at the Menier Gallery in London.
Due to many late submissions, we are thrilled to announce an extension of the entry deadline until 18 July 2015, artists and photographers are invited to enter online for the opportunity to win one of four categories from the £6000 Prize Fund. This year the enhanced photography prize includes a special bursary prize of £500 sponsored by PhotoAid Global for the best ‘social or environmental documentary’ image submitted.
2015 Prize Categories :- 1. Painting & Sculpture: 1st Prize £2000, 2nd Prize £1000, 3rd Prize £500. 2. Photography: Professional £1000, Open £500, PhotoAid Global £500. 3. Young Artist Prize (up to 25 yrs) £250. 4. Public Choice Prize £250.
ArtGeminiPrize’s 2015 Charity Partner is Kidscape preventing bullying, protecting children. The 2015 Judging Panel of art professionals includes: Dr Christina Bradstreet (National Gallery), Zoe Whishaw (Photography consultant, previously Getty Images), Sajid Rizvi (Founder & Publisher of EAP Group International Media ), Angus Pryor (University of Gloucestershire), Sarah Ryan (Founder New Blood Art), Thorsten Overgaard (Photographer & Writer), Vanessa Champion (Photo journalist & Director PhotoAid Global).
2015 Sponsors & Partners include: 20/21 International Art Fair, EAP Group International Media, Music For London, Domaine des Jeanne, Staffords Gallery, PhotoAid Global, and Photography Print.
ArtGeminiPrize 2015 – www.artgeminiprize.com – until 18 July 2015