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WHO: All UK based artists graduated since 2005, and whose primary medium is painting or drawing, are invited to apply for the Griffin Art Prize 2012.

WHAT: The Griffin Art Prize is an exciting new opportunity for emerging artists in painting & drawing. It is supported by the world’s leading fine art brands, Winsor & Newton, Liquitex and Conté à Paris. Part of The Studio Programme, this prize offers an outstanding candidate a six month residency, including materials, to develop new work for a one-person show in the Griffin Gallery, London W11. An exhibition of ten short-listed artists for the Griffin Art Prize 2012 will be held in November 2012 in the Griffin Gallery. The judges will be looking for innovation and potential; to make this short-list will be a considerable achievement as the exhibition will be a showcase for collectors, critics, art world professionals and the general public. The winner of the Griffin Art Prize 2012 will be selected by the judges from the shortlist exhibition and announced at the private view in the Griffin Gallery on 8th November 2012.

WHEN: The closing date for submissions is 31st August 2012.

PAYMENTS: The winner of the Griffin Art Prize 2012 will have a large, well lit studio space with the additional benefit of a supply of materials from top fine art brands including: Winsor & Newton, Liquitex and Conté à Paris. The studio is located next to a state of the art Innovation & Development department, where chemists work on the development of fine art products.

CHARGES: Entry is £10 per application. Please read The Rules before applying.

www.griffingallery.co.uk

Deadline: 31 August 2012 ** Deadline expired**

Organiser/employer: Colart Fine Art & Graphics Ltd

[ Added on 2 July 2012 ]