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Contemporary Art Society Annual Award 2015 Shortlist Reveals UK Museum Commissions

award · 2026-04-20

The 2015 Contemporary Art Society Annual Award, a £40,000 prize supported by the Sfumato Foundation, has shortlisted four artist-institution collaborations. This award allows a public gallery or UK museum to commission a new piece for its collection from an artist on the list. Pablo Helguera is associated with the Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art. Ragnar Kjartansson is linked with Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales and Artes Mundi. The Whitworth, part of The University of Manchester, is collaborating with Stephen Sutcliffe and Graham Eatough, alongside LUX. Lastly, Katrina Palmer is teamed with The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery and the Henry Moore Institute. The winner will be revealed on 23 November 2015 at the Barbican Centre in London.

Key facts

  • The Contemporary Art Society Annual Award 2015 shortlist has been announced.
  • The prize is worth £40,000.
  • It is supported by the Sfumato Foundation.
  • The award is given annually to a UK museum or public gallery to commission a new artwork.
  • Pablo Helguera is shortlisted with the Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art.
  • Ragnar Kjartansson is shortlisted with Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales and Artes Mundi.
  • Stephen Sutcliffe and Graham Eatough are shortlisted with The Whitworth, in partnership with LUX.
  • Katrina Palmer is shortlisted with The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery in collaboration with the Henry Moore Institute.
  • The winner will be announced on 23 November 2015.
  • The announcement will take place at the Barbican Centre in London.

Entities

Artists

  • Pablo Helguera
  • Ragnar Kjartansson
  • Stephen Sutcliffe
  • Graham Eatough
  • Katrina Palmer

Institutions

  • Contemporary Art Society
  • Sfumato Foundation
  • Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art
  • Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales
  • Artes Mundi
  • The Whitworth
  • The University of Manchester
  • LUX
  • The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery
  • Henry Moore Institute
  • Barbican Centre

Locations

  • London
  • United Kingdom
  • Middlesbrough
  • Wales

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