The Surrey Artist of the Year competition is a partnership between the New Ashgate Gallery and the Surrey Artists Open Studios to celebrate the wealth of creative talent in Surrey.
Starting in 2009; this aspirational exhibition offers a collective of local quality arts and craft as voted for by the public during open studio visits. The top-scoring artists will come together for a programme of events. There is a wide variety of artworks on show, including different materials and techniques such as painting, glass, textiles, ceramics, collage/assemblage book and paper art.
On 22 October from 12 noon, members of the public are encouraged to vote again for an artist to be awarded Surrey Artist of the Year 2021. The artist with the most public and judging panel votes will be announced on 22 October at 7pm. One winner will receive a bursary of £1,500, a solo show at the New Ashgate Gallery and a complementary Winner's Stand at the Surrey Contemporary Art Fair.
The shortlisted artists for 2021 are Sophie Artemis, Monique Birley, Sarah Cox, Penny Fleet, Keira Graham, Penny Green, Hilary Jones, Yeside Linney, Alison Orchard, Stephen Pitchforth, Sue Ransley, Louise Rowe, Jo Shepherd, Jessica Stroud, Dawn Thornhill, and Jean Tolkovsky.
The season also includes workshops for adults, families, and artists - please visit the website for more information.
Visit: New Ashgate Gallery, Waggon Yard, Farnham GU9 7PS
Opening times: Tue-Sat 10.30-5pm
Acknowledgements
The competition is organised by New Ashgate Gallery in partnership with the Surrey Open Studios. It is supported by the Patricia Baines Trust and Contemporary Art Fairs. The Surrey Life magazine, which has a monthly section dedicated to the local art scene, is the official media partner of the competition.