The Artist:

The Prize is open to all living British and international artists over the age of 18 years old on 1st June 2020.

The Work:

The work entered must be created in pencil (including water-soluble, pastel, graphite, charcoal or coloured pencils).  The work must not exceed 182cms in its greatest dimension. There is no minimum size limit.  The Prize is open to both 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional works.  All entered work must have been completed within the last 3 years. The work selected for exhibition must be available from 1st September 2020 – 31st January 2020 .

Inadmissible Works:

• Copies of works
• Works that are in breach of copyright
• Works that have been previously exhibited
• Work that contain noxious or toxic substances, are flammable below 50°C or incorporate dangerous electrical equipment
• The competition is not open to employees of the Cumberland Pencil Co, ACCO (UK) Ltd, their families and its agencies

Derwent Art Prizes 2020:

• First Prize: £6,000
• Second Prize: £3,500
• Third Prize: £1,000
• People's Choice Award – Exhibition: £750
• People's Choice Award – All entries: £750
• Young Artist Award – For artists under 25 years: £500

Derwent Art Prize 2020 Key Dates:

• 1 June 2020: Deadline for entry
• 24th June 2020: All artists notified of first stage selection process
• 30th August – 12th September 2020: Delivery of work (to Art Moves of Chelsea)
• 12th September 2020: Delivery of work (in person to Art Moves of Chelsea, 10am-5pm GMT)
• 19th-24th September 2020: Exhibition opens to public
• 19th September 2020: Private View and Prize Winners announced
• October – December 2020: Exhibition tour

The work selected for exhibition must be available from 1st September 2020 – 31st January 2020.