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Wells Art Contemporary Competition
Wells Art Contemporary Competition
Established in 2012, Wells Art Contemporary (WAC) is an international opportunity for innovative visual artists to showcase their work in the remarkable Gothic spaces of Wells Cathedral. Selected entries are exhibited in the WAC Gallery, a unique exhibition space installed along three sides of Wells Cathedral’s Cloisters.
Eligibility Criteria
  • Open to UK and international artists.
  • Artists of all styles, techniques, and nationalities are encouraged to participate.
  • Current fine art students aged under 26, enrolled on a recognised Bachelor or Masters Fine Arts course, are eligible for reduced entry fees.
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    Prizes
  • Howden Art Award: £2,000 awarded to one artist.
  • NG Art Creative Residency: A free two-week placement at the NG Art Creative Residency in Provence, including board and lodging, studio space, mentorship, and residency-related outings.
  • JGM Gallery Prize: Featured on the gallery’s website and social media channels, with selected works displayed for sale online.
  • Student Prize: £1,000 awarded to a current fine art student aged under 26.
  • Parker Harris Mentoring Prize: One-to-one mentoring session covering all aspects of professional development.
  • Somerset Art Works Mentoring Prize: One-to-one mentoring session covering all aspects of professional development.
  • St Cuthberts Mill Award: 20 sheets of Saunders Waterford 300gsm worth over £120.
  • People’s Choice Prize: £500 awarded to the artwork with the most public votes.
  • Submission Guidelines
  • Up to 4 works or proposals for installations may be entered in any medium for either the Gallery Show, the Installation Show, or both.
  • Media include painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, photography, installation, video, textile, ceramic, mixed media, and more.
  • Installation artists are encouraged to visit or view Wells Cathedral beforehand to inform their proposal.
  • Entry Fees
  • £20 per work for general entries.
  • £12 per work for current fine art students aged under 26, enrolled on a recognised Bachelor or Masters Fine Arts course.
  • £2,000

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    09 May
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    Established in 2012, Wells Art Contemporary (WAC) is an international opportunity for innovative visual artists to showcase their work in the remarkable Gothic spaces of Wells Cathedral. Selected entries are exhibited in the WAC Gallery, a unique exhibition space installed along three sides of Wells Cathedral’s Cloisters.