/ 2026 Award Terms & Conditions

STAGE 1 – SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL

  1. There are no restrictions based on training, gender, sexuality, age, disability or nationality.
  2. The artist must be 16 years or over.
  3. The artist must be a resident within the county of Yorkshire at the time of entry.
  4. The artist must not have exclusive representation.
  5. The artist may only submit one application.
  6. The artwork must follow the guidelines for display at Danum Gallery, Doncaster and the staff at Danum Gallery reserve the right to remove inappropriate artworks from the exhibition space at any time.
  7. The artist should not yet have established a reputation as an artist amongst art buyers, critics, and administrators.
  8. The artist cannot have been a previous SCAF Emerging Artist Award finalist.
  9. The artist can submit the idea for one piece of art. This can include a diptych, a triptych or a piece of up to three parts that must form a cohesive whole that remains within dimensions specified.
  10. Live performance, projections and sonic elements that are unrestricted to headphone use of not permitted due to the restrictions of the exhibition location. All other mediums and disciplines are eligible.
  11. The maximum dimensions for the proposed submission for sculptures, 150cm cubed, and for wall hangings 150cm x 150cm, inclusive of any frame. This is subject to discussion on a case by case basis. Dimensions may only be exceeded if it is integral to the work and must be approved prior to creation and on a case-by-case basis. Any artworks exceeding the size restrictions, without prior approval, may be removed or excluded from display.
  12. The artist should provide two images of their previous work that represent the intended style of the proposed piece, along with two additional images that illustrate or support the concept behind the proposed work.
  13. The artwork proposal should represent the theme of Heritage.
  14. The artist must be the sole creator and owner of the submitted and proposed work. If shortlisted, the proposed piece must be entirely original. The artist must hold all moral and intellectual property rights to the work.
  15. The artist agrees that, if successful, they are required to produce and submit the completed original artwork based, solely, on their proposal selected by the judges.
  16. The initial proposal should outline the intended media, style, dimensions, and the concept behind the work. This may be supported by rough sketches or reference images, which can include the artist’s own work or other visual material that helps convey their idea. These reference images do not need to be original artworks by the artist.
  17. Proposed artworks must not be generated using artificial intelligence. Only original works created by the artist’s own hand and process will be accepted.
  18. The proposal, supporting images and the completed entry form(s) must be submitted online, using the submission form found on CuratorSpace (www.curatorspace.com). No other forms of application will be accepted.
  19. No additional acknowledgement of entry will be provided beyond the confirmation email sent upon submission of the entry form.
  20. Proposals received after the original deadline will be invalid, unless the competition deadline is officially extended. In such cases, submissions received after the original deadline but before the new extended deadline will be accepted.
  21. There is no entry fee for this competition
  22. All applicants will be notified if successful, or not, by Tuesday 17th February 2026.

 

STAGE TWO - SHORTLISTED ARTISTS AND REALISATION OF PROPOSAL  

  1. If you choose to withdraw from the award after being shortlisted, please inform the curator within one week of receiving your notification.
  2. The charity provides a minimum of four months between the notification of shortlisting and the deadline for submission of the physical artwork. This allows the artist sufficient time to create the final piece based on their Stage 1 proposal.
  3. The final artwork must be delivered to Scott Creative Arts Foundation, York Road, YO7 3AD by Saturday 4th July 2026.
  4. The artist is responsible for the delivery costs of their own artwork.
  5. The artwork must be in a completed state and ready for exhibition. Any work that is incomplete or not ready for installation by Saturday 4th July 2026, will not be included in the exhibition.
  6. All supporting materials, including artist biographies, artwork descriptions, high-quality photographs of the artwork, and the artist process video, must be submitted by Friday 26th June 2026. SCAF reserves the right to withdraw the artwork from the final exhibition if these materials are not received by the stated deadline.
  7. SCAF will promote the Emerging Artist Award through social media and other marketing channels. By participating, the artist agrees to actively support this promotion by sharing marketing materials within their own networks and online platforms.
  8. The artist is strongly encouraged to attend the opening night of the exhibition where the Emerging Artist Award winners will be announced.
  9. Shortlisted artists will receive a form to complete and return by the date specified. This form will request PR information for use on the website, social media, catalogue, and other promotional channels. Additionally, artists will be asked to provide a 2-minute video outlining the creative process behind their piece. By submitting this information, the artist agrees to its use in marketing materials, including social media, local press, and leaflets.

STAGE THREE - EXHIBITION

  1. The artwork submitted must be available for sale.
  2. The artwork must remain with SCAF from the date of submission until the end of the exhibition period. Collection during the exhibition is not permitted. Failure to comply may result in disqualification or the revocation of any title and prize awarded.
  3. The organisers accept no liability for loss or damage to artworks submitted physically at any stage of the prize process. This includes transit to and from the exhibition, storage, packing, unpacking, exhibition display, or any period during which the work is in the organisers’ care.
  4. Artists are strongly advised to obtain insurance to cover their artwork, particularly during transit and while it is in the care of the organisers or exhibition venues.
  5. The artist agrees that their submitted work will be available for sale during the exhibition(s) and on the SCAF website until the end of the award period or until the artwork is collected by the artist. Danum Gallery will retain a 30% commission and Scott Creative Arts Foundation will retain a 10% commission on any sales made through the gallery.
  6. Scott Creative Arts Foundation will request to purchase the winning artwork less a 40% commission.
  7. Danum Gallery will handle all purchases of artworks made at the gallery on the artist’s behalf.
  8. All artworks, sold or unsold, must remain on display until the exhibition at Danum Gallery closes and subsequently when the touring exhibition at SCAF closes; no early collection is permitted.
  9. By registering for this award, artists grant Scott Creative Arts Foundation permission to reproduce their work at no fee for purposes including press, publicity, website, catalogue, and advertising related to the exhibitions and future awards. Resale or commercial use requires the artist’s authorisation.
  10. To ensure fairness, any applicant who contacts a judge before the final decision is announced will be disqualified.
  11. If you feel you have not been judged fairly after your acceptance of the conditions of entry, please send the SCAF Board of Trustees details of your complaint and the Trustees will review your complaint within 14 days.
  12. Artists must collect unsold artworks from Scott Creative Arts Foundation, York Road, YO7 3AD within the specified collection period, usually one week after the exhibition ends. Failure to do so will incur a storage fee of £2 per day.
  13. All exhibiting finalists will receive a prize sum of £175 with the exception of the winner of the Emerging Artist Award 2026, selected at the Scott Creative Arts Foundation Awards Evening, who will receive a prize sum of £1000.
  14. Scott Creative Arts Foundation reserves the right to change the dates specified in this document, with appropriate notice.