The Marmite Prize for Painting V (2016)

The Marmite Prize for Painting V (2016)

The Marmite Prize for Painting is the only erratic, challenging and nomadic biennial open submission painting exhibition in the UK and Ireland and is open to all.

As is the case with most open submission competitions, we have a set of rules and procedures devised to make the selection process fair and just for all applicants. Please read through.

• We require you to submit one work to The Marmite Prize for Painting. Please compete with your best painting.
• You must provide one image of your painting (high resolution j-peg on disk or as email attachment no larger than 3mb).
• You may be asked for further images of works at a later date to support your application and aid the shortlisting process.

• There is an entry fee of £15 (€20) or £10 (€14) for students.
• The entry fee is payable (British pound or Euro) by paypal to: , or by cheque payable to: MARMITE PRIZE FOR PAINTING

• You must submit your email or postal entry by Sunday 20th March 2016.
• Email your completed application form and high resolution j-peg to
• OR Post your completed application form and high resolution j-peg on disk to: Marmite Prize for Painting, c/o Block 336, 336 Brixton Road, London, SW9 7AA

• The paintings will be subject to two stages, shortlisting for exhibition by the selection committee (by digital image), and subsequent judging (of works in person) by the judges.
• Shortlisted artists will be notified by 20th April when we will make arrangements to collect the work from artists’ studios (UK mainland, Ireland and Northern Ireland only).
• We welcome international entries. Shortlisted international artists will be required to arrange transportation of works to London in May for the first exhibition, and collection of unsold works from Drogheda in September.
• Winners will be announced at the opening of the exhibition in London on 3rd June 2016.
• Shortlisted artists will receive a free copy of the catalogue.

• Marcus Cope, co-founder and curator of The Marmite Prize for Painting.
• Aoife Ruane, Director, Highlanes Gallery, Drogheda, Ireland.
• Jane Hayes Greenwood, Artist & Director, Block 336, London, UK.

• Daniel Sturgis, Artist, Curator & Course Director in Painting, Camberwell College of Arts, London, UK.

• Colin Martin, Artist & School Principal, Royal Hibernian Academy, Dublin, Ireland.

• Phillip Allen (UK)
• Brian Cheeswright (UK)
• Vanessa Jackson RA (UK)
• Mark O'Kelly (IRELAND)

• Will be published by Susak Press.
• Will be full colour.
• The Catalogue will be launched at the exhibition opening and will be available to purchase throughout the exhibitions, via our online shop and at some good bookshops.

• There will be one main winner, two runners up and a student prize.
• Main Prize - Along with the prestige of being the Prize Winner of the Marmite Prize for Painting V and the opportunity to be a judge for the Marmite Prize For Painting VI, the winner will also receive a specially commissioned sculpturemade and kindly donated by artistAlison Wilding RA

• Student Prize - Residency at Bon Volks, Margate, UK. (Please note you must currently be a student to be eligible for the Student Prize. Students are also eligible to win the main prize.)
• The two runners up will receive a pat on the back.

• Block 336, London, UK

• Highlanes Gallery, Drogheda, Ireland

• This, the fifth Marmite Prize for Painting is dedicated to artist Mary Heilmann.
• A marmite is a large earthenware pot.
• While we endeavour to take the best possible care, neither the curators nor the gallery can be held responsible for loss or damage to work.
• There will be 50% commission levied on sales generated throughout the exhibition.
• By submitting work to the Marmite Prize you are agreeing to your email address being included on our mailing list. You can unsubscribe from emails received.
• The Marmite Prize for Painting is in no way associated with the food product ‘Marmite'.