Tyneside arts charity launches new portrait award
THE Biscuit Factory Foundation has launched a national Open Contemporary Portrait Award providing a unique opportunity for artists working in a range of media to submit work that engages with the theme of portraiture. Entries will be considered for inclusion in a group exhibition at The Biscuit Factory – the UK’s largest art, craft and design gallery located in the heart of Newcastle’s cultural quarter.
The foundation is the gallery’s charitable arm, which aims to develop the visual arts in the North East. Open to established and emerging artists, the exhibition will provide a commercial platform; with the overall winner receiving a cash prize of £1,000 and the opportunity for a solo show at the venue later this year.
Entries will be judged by a panel of experts, including 2014 BP Portrait Award second prize winner Richard Twose. The public will also vote for their People’s Choice Winner, who will be awarded £250.
All work in the exhibition will be available to buy, with ten per cent of proceeds going back to the foundation to assist future projects.
Rachel Brown, The Biscuit Factory general manager says: “We’re looking for submissions from fine art, photography, handmade prints and sculpture to glass, ceramics, textiles and jewellery. Having Richard Twose on board as our lead judge also gives our entrants a rare opportunity to have their work critiqued by a leading artist.”
Award entries close at midnight on Friday, March 11 March.
For more information on how to enter thebiscuitfactory.com
Viv Hardwick
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