Wells Art Contemporary (WAC) is an international visual arts competition inviting submissions in any medium, from painting and sculpture to digital media and site-specific installations. Selected works will be exhibited in the atmospheric setting of Wells Cathedral, UK, from 8 October to 1 November 2025. Artists worldwide are eligible, and all shortlisted works are considered for major prizes including cash awards, artist residencies, mentoring, and promotional opportunities.
Works can be for sale (WAC takes 45% commission)
Secure your own insurance for transit and display
Entry handled through wellsartcontemporary.co.uk
Howden Art Award: £2,000
NG Art Creative Residency (Provence): 2-week residency with full board
Jane Bowe Memorial Prize: £500 (Somerset artist)
The Grace Student Prize: £250 (for students under 26)
Parker Harris Mentoring Prize
Somerset Art Works Mentoring Prize
St Cuthberts Mill Award: 20 sheets of fine art paper
People’s Choice Prize: £500
Group exhibition in Wells Cathedral
Inclusion in WAC’s online shop and promotional materials
“Copyright of all works remains the property of the artist. Any enquiries for copyright will be referred to the artist.”
“Artists will allow the work to be photographed and reproduced by WAC for the purposes of promoting the exhibition including; catalogue, press, publicity, social media and websites in all territories.”
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