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Chester Students Prize

Launching in 2023, The Chester Students Prize is open to all enrolled secondary school students in Chester and Cheshire West, aged 11-18 years old (at the time of entry).

 

Entry is open from 30 September 2024-3 March 2025

Click here to enter.

How To Participate

01

Nomination

Participating students must be nominated by their teacher. Teachers can nominate up to 10 students to enter. Upon entry, students will be asked to enter the name of their nominating teacher.

Click here for T&Cs.

 

02

Artwork Submission

Nominated students can submit up to three artworks online before the submission deadline. Please follow the entry instructions in the T&Cs.

Our panel of judges will then select 20 student artists for the shortlist.

03

The Prizes

The Judges Prize of £800 is awarded to the student artist with the highest score from the judges. £2000 is awarded to the school of the Judges Prize winner.

The Public Vote Prize of £400 is awarded to the student artist with the most votes from the public. £1000 is awarded to the school of the Public Vote Prize Winner.

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Key Dates

Submission Period

30 September 2024 — 3 March 2025

Shortlist Announcement

— 27 March 2025

Finalists Exhibition

30 April 2025 — 7 May 2025

Awards Ceremony

— 8 May 2025

Events and Exhibitions

Chester Cathedral Venue
The Chester Students Prize Finalists Exhibition

Venue: Chester Cathedral
Opening Times: Monday – Saturday (9am – 6pm) | Sunday (9:30am – 5pm)
Dates: 30 April — 7 May 2025
Admission: Free

Judges

To be announced

Sponsors and Supporters

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Prize Winners and Previous Finalists

2023

Prize Winners and Previous Finalists arrow
Judges’ Prize Winner
The Blue Bridge by Emily Peacock
The Blue Bridge by Emily Peacock art
Public Vote Winner
Watching Autumn by Emma Powell
Watching Autumn by Emma Powell art