Art Prize
Arts Richmond brings back Diana Armfield prize for drawing from observation
Local artist Diana, still an active artist at the grand age of 104 years, said: “All professionals, amateurs and even those who say ‘I can’t draw a line’ are welcome to submit their drawings!”.
The prize is awarded in memory of her husband, Bernard Dunstan RA.
Read More: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/news/news_january_2025/diana_armfield_prize
Palazzo Strozzi in Florence will host Time for Women! Empowering Visions in 20 Years of the Max Mara Art Prize for Women, a special exhibition celebrating two decades of the prestigious award. Recognized as one of the most significant prizes supporting women-identified artists, the exhibition highlights the long-standing collaboration between Max Mara, Whitechapel Art Gallery, and Collezione Maramotti. Showcasing works by the nine winners since the prize’s inception, it offers a powerful reflection on the impact and evolution of women in contemporary art.
Read More: https://fadmagazine.com/2025/02/26/20-years-of-max-mara-art-prize-for-women-on-show-in-florence/
A neon sculpture by a Turner Prize-winning artist will be installed on a former court building in Wakefield.
The artwork, which reads “everything is going to be alright”, has been designed by globally acclaimed artist Martin Creed, who was born in the city.
Plans were approved for the sign to be clamped on to the Grade II* listed building, which has been empty for more than three decades.
Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5ydy2r4ewzo.amp
Liberty Thompson, 23, earned a Fine Art degree from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design at the University of Dundee in June last year.
Following her degree show, the former Clydeview Academy pupil was nominated by a tutor for the Emerging Art Prize – a competition run by online gallery New Blood Art.
Liberty is one of 24 budding artists from across the UK to be named in a shortlist for this year’s award, with a public vote now underway to help select the winner.
