The competition was launched in 2012 and has since attracted some of the UK’s most exciting artists.
It is open to arts graduates from across the UK and comprises a first prize bursary of £20,000, with additional prizes of £9,000 and £6,000. The winner will have access to dedicated space in the BxNU Institute for Contemporary Art at BALTIC39 for the duration of the Fellowship as they work toward a solo exhibition and publication. They will also receive critical and professional development support from a mentor. BxNU at BALTIC39 is the result of a collaborative partnership between BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art and Northumbria University, which has been in place for several years.
Mr Woon is a graduate of Northumbria’s School of Law and also provides prizes for law students to celebrate their achievements and inspire success.
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