Deadline: 31-Jan-22
Nominations are now open for the Botanical Art Award.
The biennial Botanical Art Award was established using funds raised from the sale of a painting formerly owned by Lady Scott (Valerie Finnis) and Sir David Scott. Lady Scott had a great interest in horticulture and the arts, through which she supported and maintained associated charities.
Award Information
£10,000
Award Criteria
The Finnis Scott Foundation offers a biennial award to support and promote the practice of botanical painting. Aimed at groups and organisations that are looking to go beyond their day-to-day activities, the Award recognises those who have helped raise the profile of botanical art and seek to further extend their reach to new audiences. Projects might include (but are not limited to) a new education programme or the development of an existing course, exhibition, publication, event or collaborative project.
Qualifications
- To qualify, applicants must demonstrate a recent record of achievement in promoting botanical art to the satisfaction of the judges. The judges will consider the success of previous initiatives, including budget allocation, project planning and delivery, and audience engagement, as part of the application for the Award.
- Proposals should include a project plan, with anticipated costs, timings and outcomes, to be completed within 2 years of the date of the Award. The judges are looking to reward fresh ideas, original projects and new ways of working.
- The successful candidate will be asked to keep in touch with the Secretary regarding the progress of the winning project. A report should be submitted at a date agreed with the Trustees, not more than 2 years from the date of the award being made.
Eligibility Criteria
Awards are made to UK and Ireland-based botanical art groups and organisations, not individuals. Regional and national botanical art societies, florilegium groups, independent courses, affiliated groups and other community organisations associated with teaching or promoting botanical art may apply. Preference will be given to independent organisations and charities.
For more information, visit https://www.finnis-scott-foundation.org.uk/the-botanical-art-award/