From over 500 entries from 45 universities in 16 countries, these 62 artists have been selected in the categories of Painting, Sculpture, Drawing & Printmaking and Photography & Film.

We are delighted to be presenting our annual Signature Art Prize, which has proceeded, uninterrupted, since 2003, and we now have a digital ‘Covid  Proof’ plan that will allow us to shine a spotlight on student and recent graduates.

Many of these artists’ entries were created during lockdown as well as many artists having started or indeed graduated form their degree during the pandemic making the shortlisted artworks all the more intriguing and important in the history of art.

On behalf of the whole team we congratulate all of the shortlisted artists and look forward to receiving the judges’ finalist selections which will be announced in April 2021.

We hope you enjoy discovering the shortlist.  - Jahnai Hall, Art Prize Coordinator