BP RAISES PORTRAIT AWARD PRIZE TO £30,000

BP have announced support for a further five years of the BP Portrait Award, one of the world’s most prestigious art competitions. The First Prize has been increased by £5,000 to £30,000, making it one of the largest for any global arts competition.

While the competition is open to everyone over the age of 18, for the sixth year there will be a BP Young Artist Award of £7,000 for the work of an entrant aged between 18 and 30. 

Reference: (BP raises Portrait Award prize to £30,000 | Arts & Business. 2013. BP raises Portrait Award prize to £30,000 | Arts & Business. [ONLINE] Available at:http://artsandbusiness.bitc.org.uk/news-events/news/bp-raises-portrait-award-prize. [Accessed 26 April 2013].)