The Derwent Art Prize aims to reward excellence by showcasing the very best 2D & 3D artworks created in pencil or coloured pencil as well as water soluble, pastel, graphite and charcoal by British and International artists.

Derwent, internationally renowned fine art brand, are proud to announce that the fifth instalment of the Derwent Art Prize is now open online in the form of a virtual gallery!

The Derwent Art Prize was conceived in 2012 and aims to reward excellence by showcasing the very best artworks created in pencil by British and International artists.

This year we received over 4500 entries from 72 different countries. From this 70 works were selected for display. The exhibition was due to be held at [email protected] in central London and then in a gallery in 20 rue Saint Claude in Paris, France. Due to the coronavirus outbreak the physical exhibitions have been postponed and we have moved to a virtual gallery online. The physical exhibition dates are to be confirmed.

The winners of the First Prize, Second Prize, Young Artist First Prize and Young Artist Second Prize were announced on 22 April 2020. Head to the Derwent Art Prize Facebook page to see who won and to vote for the People’s Choice Award. You can also vote for your favourite by emailing [email protected]. This year we have added an additional People’s Choice Award so there will now be two winners who will receive £500 each. Voting for the People’s Choice Award closes on the 1st May 2020 at 12 noon BST and the People’s Choice winners will be announced on 12 May 2020. Support your favourite now!