Derwent, the internationally renowned fine art brand, are proud to announce that the eighth instalment of the Derwent Art Prize is now open for entries!

Created in 2012 by Derwent, the Derwent Art Prize celebrates and rewards excellence in contemporary pencil art, inviting artists to submit the very best in 2D and 3D artworks created in any pencil, including colour, water-soluble, pastel, graphite and charcoal pencils.

Dedicated to championing art made in pencil and supporting artists in their careers, the Derwent Art Prize presents an international exhibition in the beating heart of the Southbank at OXO Gallery and awards prizes to winning artists worth £13,500.