Announcing Our Signature Art Prize 2024/25 Shortlist
Signature Art Prize Announces 50 Shortlisted Artists for its 14th Edition
After receiving over 500 entries from emerging artists across the UK and beyond, the Signature Art Prize is thrilled to announce the 50 shortlisted artists for its 14th edition.
Celebrated as one of the only art prizes dedicated exclusively to artists currently in education or within three years of graduating, the Signature Art Prize continues to uncover and elevate new talent working across a broad spectrum of disciplines. This year’s shortlist spans Painting, Sculpture, Photography + Film, and Drawing + Printmaking, showcasing the breadth, originality and energy of the next generation of artists.
PAINTING
Ava Brimilcombe Edinburgh College of Art
Lucy Tara Dalton-Dabrowska Chelsea College of Arts, UAL
Mickaila Francis Central Saint Martins, UAL
Ross Head Slade School of Fine Art, UCL
Holly Isabelle Hinchliffe Arts University Bournemouth
Aslıhan Kaya Mugla Sıtkı Kocman University
Maisie King Chelsea College of Arts, UAL
Bessie Frances Kirkham Goldsmiths, University of London
Amelia Lovell Chelsea College of Arts, UAL
Calder MacKay University of Dundee
Ken Nwadiogbu Royal College of Art, London
Rhianna Zoe Pierson Nottingham School of Art and Design, NTU
Adam James Rogerson Manchester School of Art, MMU
Tabitha Rose The Art Academy, London
Maya Simms Slade School of Fine Art, UCL
Mia Takemoto Edinburgh College of Art
Heiyi Tam Central Saint Martins, UAL
MK Thomson University of Dundee
Rainy Tong Royal College of Art, London
Katherine Wai Edinburgh College of Art
SCULPTURE
Georgia India Boardman Edinburgh College of Art
Carl Nicholas Durban Norwich University of the Arts
Adil Ghani Universiti Teknologi MARA Shah Alam
Holly Jones Manchester School of Art, MMU
Bahareh Khomeiry University for the Creative Arts
Zillah Puri University of the Creative Arts
Hyunju Roh Royal College of Art, London
Megan Kenyatta White Loughborough University
Danning Xie Chelsea College of Arts, UAL
Ding Wen Zhang Luxun Academy of Fine Arts
PHOTOGRAPHY + FILM
Aarony Bailey Central Saint Martins, UAL
Edward Cawood Edinburgh College of Art
Lewis Gant Norwich University of the Arts
Estela García Institut d'Estudis Fotogràfics de Catalunya
Rosie Gunning Norwich University of the Arts
Amy Kaluzhny Chelsea College of Arts, UAL
Mai Naito Queensland College of Art and Design, Griffith University
Zach Rataski Nottingham Trent University
Marianna Slawinska London Metropolitan University
Ellie Whitbread Edinburgh College of Art
DRAWING + PRINTMAKING
Caroline Cornelius Royal Drawing School
William Docherty University of Dundee
Jing He Royal College of Art, London
Caijing Kuang Kingston School of Art
Tatiana Soares Tati Mode Central Saint Martins, UAL
Emmanuel Ogwu Odinaka University of Nigeria Nsukka
Kanmi Olukanni Loughborough University
Katie Opländer Royal College of Art, London
Emily-May Sibley City & Guilds of London Art School
Kelly Ying Han Wu Central Saint Martins, UAL
The 2025 shortlist reflects a diverse and bold cohort of artists tackling contemporary themes; from identity, memory, and materiality to urgent social and environmental questions, with originality and technical finesse. Selected by a panel of esteemed judges, the shortlisted works represent some of the most exciting emerging voices in contemporary art today.
“We’re deeply impressed by the standard of submissions this year,” said Jahnai Hall, Art Prize Coordinator. “The range of ideas and quality of execution is truly inspiring—it’s a privilege to support such promising talent at this stage in their careers.”
The 50 shortlisted works will now be reviewed and judged with the 20 Finalist Artists Announced on 29th April 2025,
The Finalists will be exhibited at the Bankside Hotel in London from the 5th of June 2025, with category winners to being announced at the Gala Night on the 5th June 2025.
This year’s edition also sees partnerships with renowned industry names including Derwent, Arteum and the Bankside Hotel.
The full shortlist will be announced on @SignatureArtPrize on Instagram and across all Signature Art Prize channels.
Thank you to all the entrants for your dedication and decision to choose the Signature Art Prize to future develop your art career.
Stay tuned to discover the artists redefining what it means to make contemporary art in 2025.