Brief Description

The Portrait Artist of the Year is a televised art competition offering artists the chance to win a £10,000 commission for a major British institution and £500 worth of art materials from Cass Art. The competition is organized by Sky Arts and involves multiple rounds where artists create portraits under time constraints.

Information and Application Details

  • Deadline: February 10, 2025 (NOON, extended deadline)
  • Application Type: Online submission
  • Application Fee: None
  • Required Documents: CV, artwork
  • Website: Sky Arts – Portrait Artist of the Year
  • Contact: Sky Arts, United Kingdom

Eligibility

  • Open to residents of the United Kingdom.
  • Artists must submit a self-portrait created within the last five years.

Theme

  • Self-portrait or landscape artwork.

How to Apply

  1. Submit a self-portrait or landscape painting completed within the last 5 years.
  2. Upload a high-quality photograph of the artwork via the online submission platform.
  3. Ensure the image has maximum impact by following provided guidelines.
  4. Include CV and artwork details in the submission.

Submission Requirements

  • Only self-portraits or landscapes are accepted.
  • The artwork must have been created in the last five years.
  • Digital or AI-generated work is not accepted.

Selection Process

  • Judges review digital submissions and select artists based on merit.
  • Selected artists compete in heats where they have four hours to paint a surprise celebrity sitter.
  • Winners of the heats advance to the Semi-Final.
  • Three Semi-Finalists move to the Final, where one artist is crowned the overall winner.

Program Benefits / Awards

  • £10,000 commission for a major British institution.
  • £500 worth of Cass Art materials.
  • Television exposure on Sky Arts.
  • Opportunity to participate in a high-profile competition with access to an esteemed panel of judges.

Contact & Resources

  • Social Media: Updates are provided via Instagram, X (Twitter), and Facebook.
  • Filming Dates: April 2025 at Battersea Arts Centre, UK.

Website: https://skyartsartistoftheyear.tv/portrait-artist-of-the-year/

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