The Aylesbury Art Prize is a new initiative from NHG which seeks to celebrate the diverse and creative talents of residents who make up the Aylesbury Estate.

The competition is open to individual artists, amateur or professional, who live or have lived on the footprint of the Aylesbury Estate, London or whose postcode starts with SE17. 

There are three age group categories in which to enter:

1. 11 and under
2. 12 to 17 years
3. Over 18 years

Prizes will be given for the best artworks, and these will be displayed for public viewing on the hoarding at our construction site known as First Development Site, Contract C (FDS C).

Theme for artworks

In our first round of the competition, the theme is going to be ‘Aylesbury: past, present, future’.   

The artwork should demonstrate your understanding of this theme and must be your own original creation. The judges will be looking for imagery which reflects the positivity found in this vibrant local community.

Artwork mediums

We are seeking artwork in the following mediums:

• Paintings
• Drawings
• Collages
• Digital artworks
• Textiles and fabric
• Printmaking

Original artworks will not be required for display.  Instead, they will be digitally photographed and made into hoarding panels for public viewing.  These photographs may differ from the size of your original artwork.

The size of the original artwork must not exceed 1 metre in any direction.

Financial assistance

If you or a member of your family would like to take part but know that you would struggle to find the materials you need, then please get in touch.  We may be able to share some resources or help with providing some basic materials.  Email us here if you would like support: aylesbury@nhg.org.uk

How to enter

Each resident may submit one artwork.  Entry is free.

Work will be judged digitally so you can simply enter online by sending photographs of your artwork.

To enter:

1.)    Send us your full name, age, address and contact number to aylesbury@nhg.org.uk

2.)    Include up to 3 photographs of your artwork. They should be under 4MBs and in one of the following formats: jpeg, tiff or png

All entries must be received before the deadline of 5pm on 31st October 2023.

Data protection & GDPR

We will hold the personal data of entrants safely and in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). It will only be used for purposes of the competition and will not be transferred to a third party without the consent of the artist.

Selected finalists accept and agree that all shortlisted works may be photographed and/or reproduced for publicity, promotion, and other marketing/PR activities. 

Copyright of works remain the property of the artist.

Judging and prizes

The judging panel will consist of staff from NHG and our contractor Hill, working alongside a group of local residents.  Judges will be looking for artworks that interpret the theme of ‘Aylesbury: past, present, future’ and which reflect the positivity found in this vibrant local community.

All prize-winning work will be digitally photographed and exhibited for a period of around six months on our hoarding panels for site FDS C.  There are two prizes in each age group category.  Artists will also win:

• First Prize (£100 voucher for art materials)
• Second Prize (£50 voucher for art materials)

A single-stage judging of the artworks will take place in the week of 1 November 2023.  Please note that we will not be able to give feedback to all applicants however, winning candidates will be notified by 8 November 2023. 

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FAQ Section

Can anyone enter? 

The competition is open to residents of the Aylesbury Estate, London or whose postcode starts with SE17.

What are the age groups?

There are three age groups:

1. 11 and under
2. 12 to 17 years
3. Over 18 years

Where do I send my artwork?

There is no need to send in your artwork as it will be judged digitally.  See the section above on ‘How to Enter’.

How much is it to enter?

It is free to enter.

Can I enter more than one artwork?

No, each resident may only submit one artwork.

Is the work being sold?

No, the artworks will remain the property of the artist.

What are the key dates?

Competition start date: 25 September 2023

Competition closes: 5pm on 31 October 2023

Judging panel meet: The week of 1 November 2023

Winners notified by: 8 November 2023

Do you accept photography?

No, not in this round of the competition.

Is there a maximum size for the artwork?

Yes, it must not exceed 1 metre in any direction.

What is the theme?

The theme is ‘Aylesbury: past, present, future’.

How is it judged?

The judging panel will be looking for artworks that interpret the theme of ‘Aylesbury: past, present, future’ and which reflect the positivity found in this vibrant local community.

Will I get feedback?

Sorry, we are unable to give feedback or enter into discussions about the judging panel’s decisions.

What are the prizes?

All prize-winning work will be digitally photographed and exhibited for a period of around six months on our hoarding panels for site FDS C.  There are two prizes in each age group category.  Artists will also win:

• First Prize (£100 voucher for art materials)
• Second Prize (£50 voucher for art materials)