THE MOTH ART PRIZE 2020

The Moth Art Prize, now in its fourth year, is run by the acclaimed international art & literature magazine The Moth, described by David Mitchell as a ‘a beautiful creature’. A printed magazine, it features poetry, fiction, interviews and art – from the likes of Chantal Joffe, Cesar Santos and Kenne Gregoire.


‘It feels pretty rare to be acknowledged for what I can paint, rather than what statement I can write,’ wrote last year’s winner, British artist Geraldine Swayne. ‘The Moth Art Prize is very much an artist’s art prize.’

The Moth Art Prize is awarded to a body of figurative or representational artwork. It is open to anyone (over 16) from anywhere in the world. Simply submit a portfolio of images of 5–10 works – to include figurative or representational paintings, drawings (including mixed media) and original prints – to mothartprize@themothmagazine.com.

The prize consists of €1,000 plus a two-week stay at The Moth Retreat in rural Ireland.

previous winners testimonials:

‘I’m over the moon about winning The Moth Art Prize. The Moth has always been brilliantly curated, with exquisite artwork and thoughtful writing throughout. And a couple of weeks in the countryside is exactly what my artist soul needs.’
Gregory Mortenson

‘I am so grateful to the folks at The Moth for awarding me this prize. I think getting out of New York for a bit will be healthy. It will be an amazing and much-needed time to regroup, reflect on my work and tinker with some new ideas.’

Bradley Wood

‘A lot of credit should go to The Moth, always wonderfully idiosyncratic and beautifully designed, for launching the prize and responding to figurative painting, largely ignored by the contemporary art scene. We have nothing like it in the UK.’
David Piddock

 

HOW TO ENTER THE MOTH ART PRIZE

To enter, please submit a portfolio of images of 5–10 2D artworks – to include figurative or representational paintings, drawings (including mixed media) and original prints – to mothartprize@themothmagazine.com.

The following details should be included: your name, telephone number, number of images included and method of payment.

You can also submit your entry (along with an entry form) by post to:
The Moth, Ardan Grange, Milltown, Belturbet, Co. Cavan, Ireland

Images cannot be returned. Please read the rules before you submit your work.

Entry fee is €20 per portfolio.

Payment should be made via PayPal to mothartprize@themothmagazine.com. Or you can send a cheque (euro/sterling/dollars) or bank draft to ‘The Moth Magazine Ltd’ to the above address

The Prize will be judged anonymously by the publishers of The Moth.

Closing date 31 August 2020



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