After receiving over 500 entries from emerging artists across the UK and beyond, the Signature Art Prize is thrilled to announce the 50 shortlisted artists for its 14th edition.
Celebrated as one of the only art prizes dedicated exclusively to artists currently in education or within three years of graduating, the Signature Art Prize continues to uncover and elevate new talent working across a broad spectrum of disciplines.
This year’s shortlist spans Painting, Sculpture, Photography + Film, and Drawing + Printmaking, showcasing the breadth, originality and energy of the next generation of artists.
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Ava Brimilcombe Edinburgh College of Art Lucy Tara Dalton-Dabrowska Chelsea College of Arts, UAL Mickaila Francis Central Saint Martins, UAL Ross Head Slade School of Fine Art, UCL Holly Isabelle Hinchliffe Arts University Bournemouth Aslıhan Kaya Mugla Sıtkı Kocman University Maisie King Chelsea College of Arts, UAL Bessie Frances Kirkham Goldsmiths, University of London Amelia Lovell Chelsea College of Arts, UAL Calder MacKay University of Dundee Ken Nwadiogbu Royal College of Art, London Rhianna Zoe Pierson Nottingham School of Art and Design, NTU Adam James Rogerson Manchester School of Art, MMU Tabitha Rose The Art Academy, London Maya Simms Slade School of Fine Art, UCL Mia Takemoto Edinburgh College of Art Heiyi Tam Central Saint Martins, UAL MK Thomson University of Dundee Rainy Tong Royal College of Art, London Katherine Wai Edinburgh College of Art |
Georgia India Boardman Edinburgh College of Art Carl Nicholas Durban Norwich University of the Arts Adil Ghani Universiti Teknologi MARA Shah Alam Holly Jones Manchester School of Art, MMU Bahareh Khomeiry University for the Creative Arts Zillah Puri University of the Creative Arts Hyunju Roh Royal College of Art, London Megan Kenyatta White Loughborough University Danning Xie Chelsea College of Arts, UAL Ding Wen Zhang Luxun Academy of Fine Arts | Aarony Bailey Central Saint Martins, UAL Edward Cawood Edinburgh College of Art Lewis Gant Norwich University of the Arts Estela García Institut d'Estudis Fotogràfics de Catalunya Rosie Gunning Norwich University of the Arts Amy Kaluzhny Chelsea College of Arts, UAL Mai Naito Queensland College of Art and Design, Griffith University Zach Rataski Nottingham Trent University Marianna Slawinska London Metropolitan University Ellie Whitbread Edinburgh College of Art | Caroline Cornelius Royal Drawing School William Docherty University of Dundee Jing He Royal College of Art, London Caijing Kuang Kingston School of Art Tatiana Soares Tati Mode Central Saint Martins, UAL Emmanuel Ogwu Odinaka University of Nigeria Nsukka Kanmi Olukanni Loughborough University Katie Opländer Royal College of Art, London Emily-May Sibley City & Guilds of London Art School Kelly Ying Han Wu Central Saint Martins, UAL |
The 2025 shortlist reflects a diverse and bold cohort of artists tackling contemporary themes; from identity, memory, and materiality to urgent social and environmental questions, with originality and technical finesse. Selected by a panel of esteemed judges, the shortlisted works represent some of the most exciting emerging voices in contemporary art today.
“We’re deeply impressed by the standard of submissions this year,” said Jahnai Hall, Art Prize Coordinator. “The range of ideas and quality of execution is truly inspiring—it’s a privilege to support such promising talent at this stage in their careers.”
The 50 shortlisted works will now be reviewed and judged with the 20 Finalist Artists Announced on 29th April 2025,
The Finalists will be exhibited at the Bankside Hotel in London from the 5th of June 2025, with category winners to being announced at the Gala Night on the 5th June 2025.
This year’s edition also sees partnerships with renowned industry names including Derwent, Arteum and the Bankside Hotel.
The full shortlist will be announced on @SignatureArtPrize on Instagram and across all Signature Art Prize channels.
Thank you to all the entrants for your dedication and decision to choose the Signature Art Prize to future develop your art career.
Stay tuned to discover the artists redefining what it means to make contemporary art in 2025.
