“Gilded Thrall” (2025) is an original piece available exclusively through @feincollectionssomerset A combination of Acrylic paint, paper, gel medium, emulsion, and pigment on canvas. It’s a meditation on the passage of time, the softness of flesh and the beautiful decay inherent in all things. 112cm X 95cm X 4.5cm
Could you be the next Artist of the Year?
The VAA Artist of the Year Award is your opportunity to gain national and international recognition, exhibit in high-profile settings, and access career-boosting support. Whether you're emerging, established, or somewhere in between, this is your moment to shine.
This award celebrates creativity across a wide range of categories, offering artists the chance to elevate their profile and grow professionally.
🏆 8 Award Categories
• Best International Artist
• Best Professional & Established Artist
• Best New & Emerging Artist
• Members’ Choice
• Still Life
• Wildlife
• Abstract
• Landscape
🎁 Overall Winner Prize Package:
• £1,000 Cash Prize
• London Group Exhibition
• Online Solo Exhibition
• 12-Month Mentorship
• VAA Short Course
• Art Supplies Bundle
• Lifetime VAA Membership
• Certificate of Achievement
🎨 Category Winners Receive:
• £200 Cash Prize
• Online Group Exhibition
• 1-Year Premium VAA Membership
• VAA Short Course
• Certificate of Achievement
✨ Plus, five Highly Commended Artists will receive official recognition and promotion across VAA platforms.
• Free entry for VAA Premium Members
• Discounted entry for students
• Deadline: 16th July 2025
• Apply now:
“All artists are vain, they long to be recognized and to leave something to posterity. They want to be loved, and at the same time they want to be free. But nobody is free.” With the amazing @rose_spta #red #avantegarde #photography #color #dark #surealism #johnklukas #waves
