Aesthetica Art Prize 2025 Opens Global Submissions with £10,000 Award and Exhibition
The Aesthetica Art Prize 2025 has officially opened its call for submissions, encouraging artists from around the globe to present innovative works in various forms, including painting, photography, film, installation, and digital art. Artists have until 30 September 2025 to enter for a chance to win a £10,000 prize, along with exhibition opportunities in a prominent public gallery and chances for publication. Since its inception in 2007, this UK-based award has aided countless artists, many of whom have gained international recognition and showcased their work at renowned venues such as Tate Modern and MoMA PS1. A distinguished panel from institutions like Serpentine and Turner Contemporary will evaluate entries, promoting connections between artists, curators, and collectors. The prize is open to all career levels, aiming to facilitate career growth and foster new collaborations while encouraging creativity that ignites dialogue and influences the future of visual arts.
Key facts
- The Aesthetica Art Prize 2025 is open for submissions until 30 September 2025.
- It offers a £10,000 prize, exhibition at a major public gallery, and publication.
- The prize accepts works in painting, photography, film, installation, digital art, and more.
- Artists from all career stages worldwide are eligible to apply.
- Founded in 2007, it has supported thousands of artists, with alumni exhibiting at major institutions.
- The jury includes representatives from Serpentine, Turner Contemporary, Baltic, and V&A.
- The prize seeks innovative work that reflects on contemporary themes and challenges conventions.
- It aims to provide career development opportunities, including gallery representation and commissions.
Entities
Artists
- Ellie Davies
- Kriss Munsya
- Rebecca Reeve
- Julia Fullerton-Batten
- Taezoo Park
- Constance Regardsoe
Institutions
- Aesthetica Magazine
- Serpentine
- Turner Contemporary
- Baltic
- V&A
- Tate Modern
- MoMA PS1
- Barbican
- Foam Amsterdam
- Guggenheim
- Saatchi Gallery
- The Photographers’ Gallery
- Centre Pompidou
Locations
- UK