The John Ruskin Prize is open to all artists, aged 18 and over, living in the UK. For 2015 submissions are invited in a range of 2D media in response to the theme: ‘Recording Britain Now: Society’.

Supported by The Pilgrim Trust and The Guild of St.George the winning prize fund for this year is £5,000. There are also two new prizes: The runner up prize of £2,000 and a student prize of £1,000.

The John Ruskin Prize was founded by the Guild of St George in recognition of John Ruskin’s values. Ruskin, especially in his latter years, fervently questioned the social and political truisms of his day. Now in it's third incarnation, The John Ruskin Prize invites entries from artists to observe, record and comment on contemporary society through their work.

Deadline for entries is 23 November 2015.

The winners, alongside 15 shortlisted artists will be included in a high profile exhibition at The New Art Gallery, Walsall in early 2016 closely followed by a London showing at The Electrician’s Shop Gallery set within the unique surrounds of Trinity Buoy Wharf, London. The exhibitions will be accompanied by a series of talks and events linking with the V&A’s fascinating ‘Recording Britain’ collection and all shortlisted artists will be invited to feature on a free online catalogue featuring both collections exploring visions of Britain through to the present day as seen through the eyes of established and emerging UK artists.

Click here for more details and to enter.