Entry Information & Terms
Key Dates
Submissions close: 2nd April 2023, 11.59pm
Prize winners announced: Sunday 16th April 2023, 12 noon.
Entry Pricing
There is no submission fee per artwork, but entrants must be signed up to Artist Area+
Image guidelines & submission details
Add one folder containing all of your images and information, clearly labelled with your name. Please do not upload only one file by itself in order for us to ensure the image is correctly attributed to you.
You do not need a Dropbox account to upload work.
You may upload up to 2 images per sketch, painting or original print. In the case of 3D artwork you may upload up to 4 images of each piece.
All image files must be labelled with price, size in cm, medium, ground etc.
If uploading via someone else’s Dropbox account please make sure your name is clear on each file.
Images must be clear - not blurred, taken straight and in good daylight (without filters).
Enter your best images!No larger than 1MB per image.
Crop image to the edge of the artwork for sketches, paintings and original prints.
Please make sure ceramics are photographed against plain backgrounds. Images that are not presented like this will not be uploaded.
Poor quality or un-cropped images, as well as images with missing information will impact ability to judge your work.
Eligibility
Any artist over 18 that is living in the UK & Ireland may submit.
Acceptable media: Painting, sculpture, ceramics, drawing and original prints.
You may submit a maximum of six works for judges to see.
Work must have been completed within the last 3 years.
All work must currently be available for sale.
Work must be original and created by you.
Selection
There is a single stage selection process for the 2023 exhibition. All artworks will be judged virtually after submissions close.
Please note that selectors' decisions are final and we are unable to offer feedback.
Prizes
Winner
Win 1 year of representation with the gallery.
A small collection of artwork highlighted on our website for 2 weeks in the form of an online solo exhibition.
Inclusion in all mixed, online and physical exhibitions.
Full profile on our website with images of available work.
An article about you and your work on our art blog.
Automatic entry into our 2 annual postcard exhibitions
A special feature about you and your work sent out to our mailing list of art collectors.
£75 Gift voucher to spend on art materials
Runner Up
£50 Gift voucher to spend on art materials
Small feature on our website about you and your artwork.
Automatic entry into our 2 annual postcard exhibitions
Second Runner Up
£25 Gift voucher to spend on art materials
Small feature on our website about you and your artwork.
Automatic entry into our 2 annual postcard exhibitions
Please note that images entered may be used to promote HCA Art Prize 23 and future HCA Art Prizes across our website, mailing lists and social media accounts. Wherever possible we will ensure that you are credited.