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WHO: watercolour painters

WHAT: the competition, now in its 22nd year, is the largest watercolour competition in the UK and is one of the only remaining prizes to celebrate the diversity and beauty of the frequently undervalued medium of watercolour. The RWS/ Sunday Times Watercolour Competition is a celebration of the water-soluble medium, whether it is an abstract, figurative or landscape piece, all works produced in water based mediums, watercolour, acrylic and gouache on a paper support are eligible. The RWS/Sunday Times Watercolour Competition offers the highest valued prizes in the United Kingdom by awarding a total of £22,500 to artists who demonstrate a high level of skill and creativity.

PAYMENTS: £22,500

CHARGES: Entry is £15 per work

DETAILS: artists can submit up to three works at regional venues throughout the UK in June.  An exhibition of approximately 120 works will be held at the Bankside Gallery, London SE1 from 9 – 20 September 2009. Among the judges for this year’s competition will be: Brian Allen, Director of Studies at Paul Mellon Institute Mark Glazebrook, critic Penny Johnson, Director, Government Art Collection David Paskett, President, RWS Frank Whitford, Art Critic for the Sunday Times

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Deadline: 29 June 2009 ** Deadline expired**

Organiser/employer: Parker Harris and Company

[ Added on 28 May 2009 ]