Women in Art Fair Prize

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Short Description

Three years ago, we founded Women in Art Fair, an initiative dedicated to redressing the gender imbalance in the art industry.

Our mission has been clear from the start: “to create a positive global platform from which female artists, curators and gallerists are given an opportunity to show their work and contribute to the developing exchange of ideas around gender, sexuality and culture”.

As we announce our 2025 edition, this mission is more vital than ever. Only 3.3% of all auction sales between 2008-2022 were works of art by women. Women earn as little as 10% of the earnings of male artists. The median price of artwork sold by women artists is 47.6% lower than their male counterparts.

This was, and remains, unacceptable. So, we open our 2025 edition in a spirit of protest, in a desire to claim an equal space for women in the universe of creators, to gain just recognition for this whole sector of artists whose work is currently so undervalued. This year, we launch our WIAF Prize – three prizes for women artists, who will receive both cash and marketing support – to promote and support women artists even further.

 

Eligibility

Submissions of work are invited from visual artists working in any medium. Artists are encouraged to consider variety in their portfolio, submitting up to five works in any medium to give the selection committee an overview of their practice and themes.
All entries must be less than 1.5 meters in any one direction, including the frame.

 

How to Apply

Online Application

 

Program Benefits & Awards:

The prize will honour three artists whom the committee believes show exceptional talent and to invest in their on-going practice. Winners will be announced on the opening night of the Fair, with the following cash prizes being awarded: 1st prize – £1500; 2nd prize – £750 & 3rd prize – £400.

 

Entry Fee:

  • Maximum Artwork Entries: 5
  • First or Single Entry Price: £50.00
  • Up to 3 artworks: £50.00
  • Up to 5 artworks: £60.00

 

Location:

London, United Kingdom

 

Timeline:

  • Application Deadline: 31 March 2025
  • Notification Date: April 2025

 

Website Link: https://womeninartfair.oess1.uk/

 

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