Art award to celebrate 70th anniversary of the North York Moors
Painters, photographers and printmakers from across Yorkshire and beyond are invited to submit their recent works to the 2022 Art Award
In recognition of 70 years since the North York Moors was designated a National Park, the theme of the Award, ‘Past, Present, Future’, challenges artists to capture the environmental and cultural significance of the area over time. This could be based on the North York Moors as people experience it today, as a culmination of its long dramatic history, or even set in its climatically-uncertain future. The competition therefore seeks imaginative and visionary artists who can help tell the story of this dynamic place.
For the first time, there is a specific category for young artists aged 17 or under, with a top prize of £250. Prizes of £500 will then be awarded to the creators of the best painting, print work and photograph, as decided by a panel of judges. An exhibition of all successful entrants will take at the Inspired by… gallery at The Moors National Park Centre, Danby, between Saturday 9 April and Sunday 22 May.
Joe Cornish, world-renowned landscape photographer and Trustee of the North York Moors National Park Trust, said:
"After a gap of two years, due to the global pandemic, it is time once again to gather the best art made in our region at the wonderful Inspired by… gallery, in Danby.
"Time itself is the guiding principle of the 2022 Award. Past, Present, Future is a very broad theme which we hope will motivate and inspire artists to consider how their work translates history, whether that be the legacies of the past, the present day reality, or the imagined future.
"If you are an artist who identifies strongly with our wonderful landscape, as I do, please do participate. Absolutely everyone is welcome."
Entry to the Awards is open until Monday 21 February and both amateur and professional artists are encouraged to take part. Initial submissions are online only, with full eligibility criteria available at www.northyorkmoorstrust.uk.