Short Description

The Jerwood/Photoworks Awards are a major commissioning opportunity supporting early-career artists working with photography to make new work and significantly develop their practice. They particularly seek to encourage artists exploring new approaches to photography.

Eligibility

Now in their fourth edition, the Awards are for UK-based artists who are between one and ten years into their practice to realise ambitious new works for a national touring exhibition

Submission Requirements

Portfolio, CV, Artist Statement, Project Description, Motivatin Letter

How to Apply

Online Application

Program Benefits & Awards

Two artists will receive a £15,000 award each with a full package of support from Photoworks and Jerwood Arts to create new work over a 12-month period. This includes:

  • £10,000 artist fee
  • £5,000 production budget
  • Access to a £5,000 printing budget from print partner Spectrum Photographic
  • Mentoring support from a high-profile international pool of experts for at least 12-months
  • Curatorial support from Photoworks and Jerwood Arts
  • A two-person exhibition in London as part of the Jerwood Arts programme at Jerwood Space (from October 2022)
  • A UK touring exhibition
  • The full value of each award package is £32,000.

Entry Fee

None

Location

Brighton, United Kingdom

Timeline

  • Application Deadline: 12 May 2025

Website Link: https://photoworks.org.uk/opportunities/jerwood-photoworks-awards/