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The de Laszlo Foundation Prize & The Arts Society Star Student Award

Imogen Hare, Hands in Honey, 42 x 30 cm, RBA Star Student

Respectively:

The de Laszlo Medal for Excellence and £1,500 awarded to an artist aged 35 or under for the best work from life.

& A prize of £500.

Whistler Award 2022

A prize of £500.

Cheryl Culver RBA PPPS, for her contribution to the RBA, Not a Movement Not a Sound

Cheryl is a landscape painter because the countryside is the place where she feels most at ease. She does feel it is possible to have a spiritual connection with the natural world, and she hopes that her paintings reflect this.

The Artist Magazine Award

The winner will be featured in The Artist.

Lewis Hazelwood-Horner RBA, Pineapple, 66 x 49 cm (73 x 54 cm framed)

The Dry Red Press Award

The winning work will be published as a greeting card.

Henry Jabbour RBA PS, A Still Moment, 95 x 85 cm

“I absorb things when I go walking with my dog. I absorb things on my way to my studio which involves a walk through the garden, and when I visit parks or other open spaces. Colour catches my eye all the time and it stirs my emotions in ways that I can never translate into words, but somehow I can translate it into a visual language. The floral elements in my work evolved over time and for me, they are symbolic of the beauty of life, of ageing, the passage of time, and of death. ” – Henry Jabbour RBA PS

Frinton Frames Award

£200 of picture framing at Frinton Frames.

Sarah Spackman RBA ROI, Heatwave Allotment Plums, 25 x 30 cm (37 x 42 cm framed)

“These were growing on a friend’s allotment during the heatwave this year. I just loved the colour of them and took a few back to paint in the studio. I painted them from direct observation and focused on the beauty of the plums and the variety of the colours within them.” – Sarah Spackman RBA ROI

The Geoffrey Vivis Memorial Award

A prize of £100.

Deni Mansfield, Art Nouveau Vase with Wild Garden Flowers, 25 x 21 cm (27 x 22 cm framed)

“A deeply moving oil on board impressionism painting of wild garden flowers, painted from still life and imagination. A floral arrangement consisting of Petunias, English Roses, Carnations, Cyclamen Hederifolium, Garden Helichrysum, Garden Verbena, Speciosus and English Lavender. This classic collection of carefully selected colourful flowers, are depicted within an antique Art Nouveau Glass Vase that is full of charm and warm tones, decorated with deep orange red columbine flowers.” – Deni Mansfield

The Gordon Hulson Memorial Prize

£250 for draughtsmanship, variety and exploration.

Ann Dangerfield, Hillside Village, 50 x 52 cm (65 x 67 cm framed)

Hahnemuhle Fine Art UK Award

A prize of £250 worth of artist paper.

Chloe Barnes, Bike Ride, 76 x 56 cm (88 x 68 cm framed)

“The artwork, inspired by found film photography and vintage costumes, explores childhood curiosity and spectacle for the world. The referenced photographs remain from an unknown origin, contributing to the sense of wonder in the image. The artwork embraces spontaneous and unpredictable mark-making using monoprint processes.” – Chloe Barnes

The John Lynn Commemorative Award for a Young Artist

A prize of £500.

Lewis Hazelwood-Horner RBA, The Stanley Arms, 50 x 50 cm (53 x 53 cm framed)

“A beautiful little pub on the edge of Southwark Park. As I entered this space I was struck by how bright it was on the inside with the light creating paths of beaming colour on the carpet. I positioned myself on a high stool in the middle of the pub and sketched the scene out first in my sketchbook.” – Lewis Hazelwood-Horner RBA

The Michael Harding Award (I)

Two prizes of £500 worth of art materials, in addition to which Michael Harding has donated twenty starter sets to the RBA Star Students.

Natalia Glinoer, In the Artist’s Studio, 40 x 40 cm (44 x 44 cm framed)

The Michael Harding Award (II)

Steven Outram RBA, First and Last, 36 x 32 cm (51 x 48 cm framed)

“Dusk sky with gently flowing shifts of colour and form. The first star emerges and the last bird is in flight.” – Steven Outram RBA

Nathan David Award for Sculpture

A prize of £150.

Katarina Crawford, Exhale, 55 x 40 x 40 cm

“A psychological portrait about inner strength and vulnerability.” – Katarina Crawford

The Peter Kelly Commemorative Prize

A prize of £300.

Ben Hughes, George Street, Bath, 61 x 61 cm (80 x 80 cm framed)

The Ronald Morgan Memorial Award

A prize of £250.

Sarah Harrold, Octavia, 80 x 80 cm

“Octavia is created using sculpted cardboard mimicking the natural texture and movement of the octopus form. Finished in collage from recycled surf magazine this eco nod refers to the environmental issues that our oceans and marine life face in today’s climate.

Mounted to levitate away from the wall, the octopus grips the canvas like prey and holds a dominant presence in the darkened waters. Glimmers of gold highlight new areas of the body as the natural light shifts during the day, continuously changing the ambience of the piece.” – Sarah Harrold

The Stuart Southall Print Prize

A prize of £250.

Martin Langford, And so on…, 39 x 72 cm (63 x 96 cm framed)

The Stuart Southall Print Prize

A prize of £250.

Martin Langford, And so on…, 39 x 72 cm (63 x 96 cm framed)

The Surgeon’s Prize

A prize of £500.

Sophie Cleave, Blurred Reality, 83 x 59 cm, RBA Star Student

The Winsor & Newton Painting Award

Art materials to the value of £500.

Simon Taylor, White Shelter, Llandudno, 25 x 38 cm

“When visiting Llandudno a number of years ago I took a few photos of this mid century style seaside shelter. I thought the simplicity of it againt the vast sea was a stunning juxtaposition.

Sometimes it’s difficult to say whether a place or structure has a soul, but some things do appear to have an energy of their own. Is this energy from our knowledge of what something is used for or our own experience? These shelters are used for resting, eating fish and chips, keeping dry and out of the wind, relaxing and looking at the view and sometimes used by lost souls to contemplate life. They can be a physical shelter and/or an emotional one. Without this knowledge are they just inanimate objects?” – Simon Taylor

The President’s Award

A prize of £100.

Theo Dunford, Pools of Light, 30 x 30 cm, RBA Star Student

The Anthony J Lester Art Critic Award

A prize of £50, plus a certificate of commendation.

Marc Bodie, Highlights and Lowlifes, 29 x 21 cm (42 x 33 cm framed)

“This work is a self portrait, as with the majority of my portrait work I have become another character. This is inspired by both my love of film noir as well as my admiration for the work of Rembrandt (who also took on role playing for his work). So this piece is of a man who has fallen on hard times through no fault of his own by circumstances beyond his control; he desperately clings to the memories of good times past which unfortunately clash sorely with his present circumstances.

How many times have we seen films with characters in very similar positions as this man? I do like for the viewer to make their own connections, maybe ask their own questions like, “What is his story?” – Marc Bodie

To view the RBA YouTube Video presented by President Mick Davies:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Qlr5Sr8YToArtists are invited to submit work for exhibition alongside members of the Royal Society of British Artists at their Annual Exhibition 2022. The Royal Society of British Artists invites painters, sculptors and printmakers to submit their work for consideration to be shown in the Society’s Annual Exhibition 2022. As well as skill and draughtsmanship, they will be looking for originality and creativity.

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The Royal Society of British Artists seeks submissions of work displaying the highest standards of skill, expression and concept of draughtsmanship

The RBA invites painters, sculptors and printmakers to submit their work for consideration to be shown in the Society’s 303rd Annual Exhibition 2020
The President and Executive Committee of the Royal Society of British Artists invite painters, sculptors and printmakers to submit their work for consideration to be shown in the Society’s 303rd Annual Exhibition 2020. As well as skill and draughtsmanship, they will be looking for originality and creativity.
The exhibition offers prizes and awards, worth over £5,000 in total (see ‘Prizes & Awards’ below).
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How to Submit:

ALL work must be submitted online. Pre-selection from online entries will take place, after which pre-selected entries should be delivered to Mall Galleries, London, for final selection:

Upload images of work at mallgalleries.oess1.uk between Monday 30 September and Friday 29 November 2019, 12 noon [Note: Images must be in JPEG format and under 5MB]

Check mallgalleries.oess1.uk on Friday 6 December, from 12 noon, to see if your work has been pre-selected

If pre-selected, deliver your work on Saturday 11 January 2020, 10am to 5pm, to Mall Galleries, 17 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5BD

Check this page (mallgalleries.org.uk) on Tuesday 14 January, from 12 noon, to see if your work has been accepted to the exhibition

If unaccepted, collect your work from Mall Galleries, 17 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5BD on Thursday 16 January, 10am to 5pm

Important Dates:______________________

Submissions open: Monday 30 September 2019, 12 noon
Submissions close: Friday 29 November, 12 noon
Pre-selection notification: Friday 6 December, 12 noon
Receiving Day (if pre-selected only): Saturday 11 January 2020, 10am to 5pm
Acceptance notification: Tuesday 14 January, 12 noon
Collection of unaccepted work: Thursday 16 January, 10am to 5pm*
Exhibition open: Thursday 20 February, 10am to 5pm
Exhibition closes: Saturday 29 February, 5pm
Collection of unsold work: Thursday 5 March, 10am to 5pm*
*Due to a shortage of storage space at the gallery, any work uncollected by 5pm will be removed and stored at a separate location for which artists will be charged a storage fee.

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Conditions
Eligibility

• Any artist over 18 may submit.
• Acceptable media: Any medium including sculpture and original prints.
• Submission fee: £18 per work (or £12 per work for artists aged 35 or under), which includes Free Admission to the exhibition (normally £4).
• Maximum of six works submitted.
• Maximum of four works selected.
• Work must not have been exhibited previously.
• Works should not be larger than 2.4m along the longest dimension.
• All work must be for sale. The price of works must include commission of 45%+VAT (please note that where foundry fees apply, foundry costs will be deducted before commission is calculated).
• Minimum price: £300 (framed prints: £180, unframed prints: £120 – buyers will not be charged for postage and packaging of unframed prints, so please ensure the price of unframed prints allows for this).

Delivery & Collection:

• Works should be delivered without any protective packaging as this cannot be retained.
• The gallery will not be responsible for wrapping works or providing wrapping materials for any works being returned.
• Paintings should be completely dry at the time of delivery.
Selection
• Please note that selectors’ decisions are final and we are unable to offer feedback.
International Entrants
• Artists from outside the UK may need to register for VAT, please check with HM Revenue and Customs: https://www.gov.uk
• Artists sending work from abroad should use a picture carrier. Many artists use Picture Post Art as they offer a packing and delivery service for our exhibitions (we do not accept any liability for their services). Picture Post Art – Tel: 0044 (0)1302 711011 / Mobile: 07833 450788 / Email: info@picturepostcompany.co.uk
Terms & Conditions
• For full terms and conditions, click www.mallgalleries.org.uk
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Artists over 18, from the UK and beyond, are invited to submit works for exhibition alongside members of the Royal Society of British Artists at their Annual Exhibition 2020.
The Society welcomes works in any medium including painting, sculpture and original prints.

There are a number of prizes and awards available to win, worth over £5,000 in total, including The Michael Harding Awards: Two awards of Michael Harding art materials to the value of £500.

Enter your work now

Prizes & Awards (subject to final confirmation)

There are many prizes and awards available to win, including:
The de Laszlo Foundation Prize: The de Laszlo Medal for Excellence and £1,500 will be awarded for the best artwork from life by an artist aged 35 or under

The Winsor & Newton Painting Award: Art materials to the value of £500

The Peter Kelly Commemorative Award: £300

The Ronald Morgan Memorial Award: £250

The Patron’s Prize: £500

The Surgeon’s Prize: £500

The Michael Harding Awards: Two awards of £500 worth of Michael Harding art materials

The Gordon Hulson Memorial Prize: £250 for draughtsmanship, variety & exploration

Hahnemuhle Fine Art UK Award: A prize of artist paper, worth £250

The Stuart Southall Print Prize: £250

Frinton Frames Award: £200 of picture framing at Frinton Frames bespoke hand-finished picture frame makers

The Nathan David Award for Sculpture: £150

Acceptable media Any medium including painting, sculpture and original prints
Submission fee
£18 per work at the time of submitting (£12 per work for artists aged 35 or under).
Find out more:
www.mallgalleries.org.uk 

Image: Henry Jabbour Gaze Not into my Eyes (detail) Winner of The Davison Award for Oil Painting 2019

It was both a delight and thrill to be the ‘Art Expert in Residence’ for yet another Mall Galleries exhibition; The Royal Society of British Artists (RBA).
On my arrival, I was greeted by a monumental bronze sculpture, sculpted by invited artist, Michael Sandle RA, Honorary Member of the Society (reproduced by kind permission of Flowers Gallery, ‘As Ye Sow So Shall Ye Reap: An Allegory (Acknowledgement to Holman Hunt)’.
There’s something magical about the RBA exhibition. The level of creative talent and artistic ability that’s in the painting, sculpture, printmaking and drawing, is top quality. It’s a varied and wide-ranging exhibition, fused with Classicalism, where the figurative, intellectual theory and style is more formal, in comparison with the abstract, Contemporary, personal craftmanship that’s imaginably created through more emotional thought processes.
The quality of the RBA artwork serves us well. I was gripped by the expressive urban landscape, the excellent use of pastel describing water, the portrait styled from the artist’s perspective, the colourful abstract perspicaciously winning fine standards.
It was absolutely buzzing with people enjoying the triumphant variety of different techniques of RBA artworks, and the Society’s esteemed Rome Scholarship for young artists; this is where you’ll discover the climbing art stars of tomorrow. I enjoyed chatting to gallery visitors about the memorable art on show. Looking around, they said, “I could live with this one and that one…I’ve returned to this exhibition so many times since it opened because there’s so much nice art – that I really, really, like!..It’s a very varied exhibition…Reasonably priced!”

I love meeting the exhibition visitors, and talk with them about all things art.  For me, the Mall Galleries, is the most perfect location to have a heart-to-heart about art over coffee.  I feel very much at home at The Mall Galleries.  The crowds of visitors obviously do too.  Plus, I had the pleasure of meeting and talking to Honorary Secretary, Brenda Davies, whose hard work in supporting the RBA pays off.

I love meeting the exhibition visitors, and talk with them about all things art. For me, the Mall Galleries, is the most perfect location to have a heart-to-heart about art over coffee. I feel very much at home at The Mall Galleries. The crowds of visitors obviously do too. Plus, I had the pleasure of meeting and talking to Honorary Secretary, Brenda Davies, whose hard work in supporting the RBA pays off.

 

Philip Mould, well know for his appearances on The Antiques Road Show and Fake or Fortune has kindly agreed to speak and open the RBA 2018 Annual Exhibition.

Philip Mould began art dealing in his early teens and has since built up an international business specialising in early British art and portraiture, a subject on which he is internationally consulted. He recently celebrated his 30^th anniversary in the art business.

Dubbed the ‘Art Sleuth’ by journalists for a string of notable art discoveries, his finds include the lost half of Gainsborough’s earliest known work, the only portrait of Prince Arthur Tudor and five lost works by Van Dyck. For twenty years he was art adviser to the Palace of Westminster for whom he found around 200 historical and political works in far flung corners of the globe, as well as advising on political commissions (for which he received the OBE in 2003).

Celebrating 30 years in the art business, an expert in British art and portraiture, Philip’s is a life devoted to the face

He is more widely known for his writing and broadcasting and author of two books on art discovery Sleepers: In Search Of Lost Old Masters (Fourth Estate, 1995) and Sleuth: The Amazing Quest for Lost Art Treasures (Harper Collins, 2011). Both books are frequently cited as the most illuminating and best told insights into the workings of the old master trade, and have been published in America, Japan and China.

Sleuth gave rise to his hit BBC1 show Fake or Fortune? in 2011, a programme now in its sixth series co-presented with Fiona Bruce that seeks to solve art mysteries, and which has become one of the most successful art programmes in recent history. It is shown in over fifty countries across the world and the last run of programmes in July 2015 achieved audiences of up to 6 million. The next series is scheduled for Summer 2017.

Mould is also an ardent conservationist and President of Plantlife International, President and former Chairman of Kids in Museums and patron of Fight for Sight.

In 2013 he was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of East Anglia where he studied history of art at the Sainsbury Centre.