The selection procedure: The paintings will be subject to two stages, shortlisting for exhibition by the selection committee (by digital image), and subsequent judging (of works in person) by the judges. Shortlisted artists will be notified by 20th April when we will make arrangements to collect the work from artists’ studios (UK mainland, Ireland and Northern Ireland only). We welcome international entries. Shortlisted international artists will be required to arrange transportation of works to London in May for the first exhibition, and collection of unsold works from Drogheda in September. Winners will be announced at the opening of the exhibition in London on 3rd June 2016. Shortlisted artists will receive a free copy of the catalogue. The Selectors & Judges Selectors Marcus Cope, co-founder and curator of The Marmite Prize for Painting. Aoife Ruane, Director, Highlanes Gallery, Drogheda, Ireland. Jane Hayes Greenwood, Artist & Director, Block 336, London, UK. Daniel Sturgis, Artist, Curator & Course Director in Painting, Camberwell College of Arts, London. Colin Martin, Artist & School Principal, Royal Hibernian Academy, Dublin, Ireland.

Judges: Phillip Allen (UK) Brian Cheeswright (UK) Vanessa Jackson RA (UK) Mark O'Kelly (IRELAND)

A full colour catalogue will be published by Susak Press to accompany the exhibition.

The prizes: There will be one main winner, two runners up and a student prize.

Main prize - Along with the prestige of being the Prize Winner of the Marmite Prize for Painting V and the opportunity to be a judge for the Marmite Prize For Painting VI, the winner will also receive a specially commissioned sculpture by an artist - to be announced.

Student prize - Residency at Bon Volks, Margate, UK (please note you must currently be a student to be eligible for the Student prize).

The two runners up will receive a pat on the back.

The exhibition will be held at Block 336, London, UK (June - July 2016) and then tour to Highlanes Gallery, Drogheda, Ireland (July - September 2016)

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