Sidney Nolan Art Prize Applications

The Sidney Nolan Trust invites entries from contemporary artists working across all media in the UK or internationally.

Inspired by the legacy of pioneering Australian artist Sir Sidney Nolan CBE RA (1917-1992), we call for art that is engaged with emotion and human identity in relation to society and/or landscape, environment, plants and animals.

We seek submissions that demonstrate boldness, risk and conviction, and explore the unique quality of their medium across drawing, painting, print, sculpture, photography, digital, performance, installation, or mixed media.* We encourage cross-disciplinary approaches and collaborations.

The selection panel will shortlist up to 40 artists for inclusion in an exhibition in Summer 2026 at The Rodd, Sidney Nolan’s former 17th-century home in rural Herefordshire on the England-Wales border. Artists are asked to propose work for the Gallery, gardens or wider farmland estate.

In its inaugural year, a number of artists will receive prizes, including residencies and a solo exhibition.

Read on to find out more and how to enter.

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NOW OPEN FOR ENTRIES: The John Ruskin Prize 2026

Deadline: Tuesday 2 December 2025, 5pm (BST)

Theme: Patience in Looking, Truth in Making
Calling artists, designers, and makers worldwide! The 8th edition of the John Ruskin Prize is now accepting submissions.
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With a total of £9,500 in awards, including two exciting new prizes, this is your opportunity to exhibit your work in London and be recognised for artistic excellence, craftsmanship, and meaningful engagement with the world around us.
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1st Prize: £3,000
NEW: Ruskin Mill Trust Prize: £3,000 for an item of outstanding craftsmanship, kindly donated by @ruskinmilltrust
NEW: Chelsea Arts Club Trust Prize: £2,500 for a mid-career artist generously donated by @chelseaartsclub
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Alan Davidson Under 26 Prize: £1,000 for an exceptional young artist kindly donated by @adfoundationuk
Selected artists will be part of a major exhibition at Trinity Buoy Wharf, London from 23 January – 8 February 2026, shortlisted by a panel of leading voices in contemporary art & design.

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Deadline: Tuesday 2 December 2025, 5pm (BST)
To learn more and enter, visit: https://artopps.co.uk/opportunities/johnruskinprize-25

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OR READ OUR ONLINE NEWS

Corning Museum of Glass – Casting Symposium 1st – 3rd June 2026

The Studio of the Corning Museum of Glass proudly presents The Studio Casting Symposium, a premier gathering of internationally recognized artists and innovators working in cast glass who will share their expertise through live demonstrations, panel discussions, and in-depth lectures.

Exploring both the creative and technical dimensions of the medium, the symposium offers an unparalleled opportunity to engage with the leading voices shaping contemporary cast glass. Whether you are an established practitioner or newly exploring the field, this program promises to deepen technical knowledge, spark creative inquiry, and foster meaningful dialogue within a vibrant community of makers.

Scheduled immediately prior to the Glass Art Society (GAS) Conference, participants are encouraged to extend their stay in Corning—the heart of the glass world—for a full week of artistic and intellectual exchange.

Join us as we celebrate and explore the creative and technical possibilities of cast glass with these remarkable contributors.

Registration opens Monday, December 1, 2025 at 9 am ET. Space is limited, and we expect the symposium to sell out quickly.

FULL DETAILS HERE

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COMPLETE YOUR MEMBERS’ PROFILE AND IMAGE UPLOAD

COMPLETE YOUR MEMBERS’ PROFILE

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o Activities: additional information, tell us what technique you use, what area you work in, etc.
o Edit profile: here you can write about yourself and your work , this is required for you to
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THIS HELPS PUT A FACE TO A NAME!

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PLEASE enure that the photograph quality is good enough! Not only will this increase your visibility but helps maintain a professional approach when people view your work.

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You can also find more information in the MEMBERS AREA and RESOURCES

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UPLOADING IMAGES TO CGS ONLINE GALLERY EXHIBITIONS

1. Log in to your MYCGS profile, you will land on your profile page, there is a button; Submit to exhibitions:
There may be other images here that you submitted to other shows. DO NOT EDIT PAST ENTRIES – Scroll down to bottom to find an empty form, OR ADD ANOTHER ITEM

2. Find the exhibition title you want to submit to, in Exhibition box. Upload your image, please make sure you check the sizing of your image on the form.

3. Make sure the title of the work (500 word limit) and your name is in the file name  Do fill in all fields below the image, especially contact details, these will appear next to your image in the exhibition so that people can contact you from here, also in Shop you can say where to buy the work from, if it is for sale remember to prefix any website with https://
Note, you will not see your image until you have pressed save.

You will receive an email confirming that we have received your submission – this does not guarantee you are in the show, as sometimes we have number limits or the photograph quality is not good enough.

WE’D ALSO STRONGLY RECOMMEND ADDING A PROFILE PHOTO OF YOURSELF OR PERHAPS YOU IN A STUDIO/WORKSHOP ENVIRONMENT!

THIS HELPS PUT A FACE TO A NAME!

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If you need help, please email Nicky at info@cgs.org.uk

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You can also find more information in the MEMBERS AREA and RESOURCES

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MEMBERS’ FIRST LOGIN ATTEMPT

In order to login to your account you will need to reset your password.

Click on this link
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COMPLETE YOUR MEMBERS’ PROFILE

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Click on My CGS on the top right hand
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Complete your profile

Here is a short description of each tab:

o Details: general information about you, please keep this up to date as it is used to mail out
the magazine Glass Network.

o Profile image: main image display on find a glass artist (this is required)

o Submit to an exhibition: submit to open exhibitions, this is where you take part in online
exhibitions.

o Images: upload your art work images, up to nine.

o Activities: additional information, tell us what technique you use, what area you work in, etc.

o Edit profile: here you can write about yourself and your work , this is required for you to
appear in FIND A GLASS ARTIST.

o Add notices: here you can add notices in the CGS noticeboard, sell equipment advertise
exhibitions etc.
https://cgs.org.uk/noticeboard/
o Login settings: here you can change your password and email address

o Subscriptions: here you can manage your subscription


NEW MEMBERS AREA WEB FEATURE When you are logged into the website, if you go to
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information.
Please make sure your postal address is complete and up to date, the Magazine will be mailed to
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