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Monkton Arts Prize 2022 Shortlist Exhibition

18 – 26 Aug 2022

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Monkton Arts Prize 2022 Shortlist Exhibition

Source https://www.monktonarts.co.uk

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Monkton Arts Prize 2022

50 final Shortlisted pieces of artwork from over 150 entries, all from Isle of Wight artists and in various mediums ans styles is currently on display in the Acons Gallery at Monkton Arts, 11 East Street, Ryde.

This is the second year the competition has been hosted by the local arts centre, founded in 2019. The 'People's Choice' prize is awarded to the exhibit with the most number of votes so remember to stop by and make your choice.

Final prizes are as follows:

1st Prize: £1000
2nd Prize: £500
3rd Prize: £250
Emerging Artist Award: £100
People's Choice Award: Tatty Devine Voucher
Highly Commended Awards

The winners will be publicly announced during an official event for the shortlisted artists on Monday 22nd August at 6.30pm, with the event being Live Streamed on their publicly accessible Facebook page.

This year's panel of judges include Nick Martin, Robin McInnes, Alex Williams, Sandy Kendall and Andrew Hird (last year's First Prize winner).

The prize sponsors include Proteus Group, Indigo Graphics, Tatty Devine and Friends of Monkton Arts (FOMA) and kind donors.

Opening 10:30am–4pm Mon-Fri