Self-Portrait Prize 2025
Overview
The Self-Portrait Prize 2025 is an annual competition hosted by the Ruth Borchard Collection, focusing on self-portraiture in contemporary art. Artists from all backgrounds are invited to submit their self-portraits, whether in traditional or experimental media. The competition seeks to showcase a variety of styles and genres, encouraging personal, emotive, and innovative expressions of identity. It provides a platform for artists to explore how self-representation in art evolves in a changing world. By participating, artists contribute to an ongoing dialogue about the complexities of identity and self-expression in modern society.
Reward
The winner of the Self-Portrait Prize 2025 will receive a cash prize of £10,000 and the opportunity to have their work featured in the Ruth Borchard Collection. Runners-up will be awarded £1,000, and selected artists may have their works included in a special exhibition. The competition is open to all self-portrait mediums, including painting, photography, sculpture, and digital art, welcoming a wide range of creative expressions.
Eligibility
The Ruth Borchard Self-Portrait Prize 2025 is open to artists of all backgrounds, both established and emerging, aged 16 and over. Artists under 16 may also apply with parental or legal guardian consent. The competition welcomes self-portraits in various media, including painting, drawing, digital art, photography, sculpture, tapestry, and ceramics.
Application Requirements
Online application form. Image upload of artwork. Artist's statement. Biography. Entry fee payment.
