The Northern Art Prize
Friday November 21
The Northern Art Prize is a substantial prize for contemporary visual artists in the North of England.
With its home in Leeds, the prize celebrates and rewards professional artists of any age, working in any medium, based in the North East, North West and Yorkshire regions. The total prize money is £21,000 accompanied by a group exhibition for the four shortlisted artists at Leeds Art Gallery.
The Northern Art Prize is a unique and ambitious partnership between Logistik, Arup and Leeds City Council.
The shortlisted artists for this year’s Northern Art Prize are Clare Charnley, Richard Forster, Paul Rooney and Imogen Stidworthy. An exhibition of their work, including film, photography, drawing, performance and installation, will take place at Leeds Art Gallery from 21 November 2008 until 1 February 2009. The winner will be announced on 15 January 2009.
Artist Discussions
A series of early evening events through December and January with this year’s shortlisted artists in conversation with the curators who nominated them.
Exhibition opening hours
Mon, Tues 10am-8pm; Wed 12-8pm; Thurs, Fri, Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 1-5pm; closed bank holidays. For Christmas and New Year closures, go to http://www.leeds.gov.uk/artgallery or phone 0113 2478256. Admission FREE. More information available on http://www.northernartprize.org.uk
Information and image taken from http://www.northernartprize.org.uk
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