Compete Gilbert Bayes Award 2024
Opportunity Description
International Deadline: October 15, 2024– The Gilbert Bayes Award for early career sculptors is given annually by the Society to a small group of outstandingly talented sculptors. Selected by the sculptor members of the Society’s Board and a guest judge, the award provides vital support during what can be a difficult transition from study to professional practice.
ELIGIBILITY
Applications are welcomed from early career artists of any age and nationality, with or without formal training, though not in formal education. All styles of media are considered, including installation, site specific, performance, conceptual and video work. A minimum of four years exhibiting experience is expected. Applicants, UK based an international, must be committed to embracing all aspects of the Award and actively participate in all Award events.
JURY
Freeny Yianni is a curator and owner of CLOSE Gallery, Somerset UK. She lives in Somerset and London. CLOSE represents the Estates of Jane Harris and Turner Prize winner Grenville Davey as well as a rostrum of carefully selected artists who have propelled the gallery to its current international status. Freeny has developed CLOSE since its fruition in 2009 to work with residencies and education programs.
AWARDS
Award winners receive a year’s worth of professional development (including talks from guest speakers working in commercial galleries, art charities and private collections), a free year’s membership of the Royal Society of Sculptors and inclusion in a group exhibition. Award recipients will also have the chance to apply for member-only opportunities as well as a residency based at Benson Sedgwick Engineering Ltd, a metal fabricator in East London.
APPLY ONLINE – Entry Fee is £10
Notification of all results will be sent by email in early December.
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The Royal Society of Sculptors is an artist led, membership organisation. We support and connect sculptors throughout their careers and lead the conversation about sculpture today through exhibitions and events for all.
The Society was created more than 100 years ago to champion contemporary sculpture and the artists who create it. Today we welcome everyone interested in exploring this art form and its many possibilities.
Royal Society of Sculptors
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South Kensington, London, SW7 3RA
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