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Gwen May Trust Recent Graduate Award

Deadline: 29/01/2027

Country: United Kingdom  |  RE Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers

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The Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers (RE) is offering a student membership of two years plus £1000 from the Gwen May Trust to two recent printmaking graduates.

Membership to the society includes the opportunity to participate in RE exhibitions for two years both nationally and internationally.

Any printmaking graduate who has graduated in 2026 can apply, there will be two winners.

The award is open to anyone who has studied printmaking on an undergraduate or postgraduate course (textile submissions are not eligible).

All applicants must submit the following to be considered: 

  •  Six high-quality JPEGs of your work in printmaking, including full image details
  •  A brief CV

Winners will be asked to provide proof of their 2026 graduation from their institution before receiving the prize. 

You must ensure the submitted image consists solely of the printed work.

You will have the opportunity to exhibit at Bankside Gallery and other exhibition venues both nationally and internationally.

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Who is eligible for this opportunity?
The award is open to anyone who has studied printmaking on an undergraduate or postgraduate course (textile submissions are not eligible).

All applicants must submit the requested documents of 6x images with image details and a CV to be considered.

Winners will be asked to provide proof of their 2026 graduation from their institution before receiving the prize.
When is the deadline?
29th January 2027.
How many works can I submit?
You must submit six high quality images of your work in printmaking including image details. Applicants must ensure the submitted image consists solely of the printed work.
How much does it cost?
Free to enter
Are there payments to artists?
There is a payment of £1000 to the two winning artists.
What publicity will be provided as part of the opportunity?
Instagram, RE website and the opportunity to exhibit at Bankside Gallery and other exhibition venues both nationally and internationally.
What are the selection criteria?
Creativity
Technical excellence
Attention to detail
Originality of theme or concept in printmaking
How do you decide on proposals?
A panel of RE member artists will vote on eligible submissions.

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