Freelands Award shortlists six UK institutions for £110,000 exhibition prize
Six UK arts organizations have been shortlisted for the £110,000 Freelands Award, which supports exhibitions with mid-career female artists. The Fruitmarket in Edinburgh proposes a show with Zarina Bhimji, while the National Galleries of Scotland plans a retrospective for Tanzanian-born artist Everlyn Nicodemus. Turner Contemporary in Margate nominated Anya Gallaccio, known for her YBA-era prominence. John Hansard Gallery in Southampton selected Permindar Kaur, whose work explores toys and childhood objects. Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry put forward Katrina Palmer, who works with sound and language. For the first time in 2022, four runner-up organizations will each receive £10,000 toward their programs. The winning artist receives a £30,000 fee. The award is operated by the Freelands Foundation, established by patron Elizabeth Murdoch.
Key facts
- The Freelands Award offers £110,000 to stage an exhibition with a mid-career female artist
- Six UK institutions have been shortlisted for the 2022 award
- The winning artist receives a £30,000 fee
- Four runner-up organizations will each receive £10,000 for the first time in 2022
- The Fruitmarket in Edinburgh has dedicated 87% of its solo exhibitions to women artists over the last five years
- Everlyn Nicodemus will have her first UK institutional show at National Galleries of Scotland
- The award is operated by Elizabeth Murdoch's Freelands Foundation
- Shortlisted artists include Zarina Bhimji, Anya Gallaccio, Permindar Kaur, and Katrina Palmer
Entities
Artists
- Everlyn Nicodemus
- Zarina Bhimji
- Anya Gallaccio
- Permindar Kaur
- Katrina Palmer
- Elizabeth Murdoch
Institutions
- Freelands Foundation
- National Galleries of Scotland
- Fruitmarket
- Turner Contemporary
- John Hansard Gallery
- Warwick Arts Centre
Locations
- Edinburgh
- Scotland
- United Kingdom
- Margate
- Southampton
- Coventry