The Cooper Prize 2023
8th August 2023
Just a reminder that the closing date for entries to the competition is approaching at the end of this month.
The Cooper Prize, formerly known as South Yorkshire Open Art Competition, is open to artists who are born, live or work in South Yorkshire and aims to reward and celebrate excellence and originality in mixed media.
Artists are invited to submit up to three pieces of artwork, whether it be abstract, figurative, contemporary or traditional, where the very best will be selected to form part of an exhibition at The Cooper Gallery, Barnsley.
The competition is open to professional, amateur or student artists.
Prizes:
- £1000, Sponsored by Oliver Coppard, Mayor of South Yorkshire
- Solo Exhibition in Sadler Room 2024
- Main gallery group exhibition with Cooper Prize Finalists
The Sadler Award – Emerging Artist
Open to any student or graduate that has graduated within the past two years.
- £500 Sponsored by the Mayor of Barnsley
- Main gallery group exhibition with Cooper Prize Finalists
Including
Barnsley College Special Award for Originality and Skills
Judged by Liz Leek, Deputy Principal Culture, Place & Communities, Barnsley College
£100
The Fox Gift – Artists under 16, Free to enter
Under 16s category
- £100 vouchers to spend on Artist Materials
- Main gallery group exhibition with Cooper Prize Finalists
People’s Choice – sponsored by Barnsley Museums & Heritage Trust
- Certificate
- Hamper of artists’ supplies
Judges
- Andrew Dunkley, In-House Tate Photographer
- David Sinclair, Director of Programme, Nottingham New Art Exchange
- Fiona Stephenson, DC Comic Illustrator, Pop Artist & Local Business Woman
Throughout the exhibition, there will be a chance for visitors to vote for their favourite piece.
The artist who receives the most votes will win.
The closing date is Tuesday, 29 August.
SUBMISSION PROCEDURE
Artists are invited to submit up to three images digitally. If selected there will an opportunity for judges to view the work physically.
Artists can enter online. If artists are unable to enter online, please contact coopergallery@barnsley.gov.uk for further details.
