The Visual Art Open & International Scholarship finalists exhibition will take place at the 100th Edition of Saatchi’s Other Art Fair, London from 10 -13 2024. The annual art competition presented by the Visual Artists Association (VAA) celebrates and showcases artists' diverse talents at every stage of their journey, from emerging talents to seasoned professionals. The £10,000 prize fund gives artists validation and visibility on a global platform. 

 

The Other Art Fair, presented by Saatchi Art, is celebrating its milestone 100th global fair edition in London where the art fair originated, marking over a decade of pioneering efforts in democratising the art world by connecting emerging and independent artists with art buyers globally. The VAA and Other Art Fair invites art lovers, collectors, and the curious to join in the celebration of its 100th edition. The Fair is proud to work with local creative communities at every edition, including the VAA, in promoting the local art scene and bringing the vibrant and distinct creative spirit of London to life at their Fairs. Partnering together fuels our joint mission of celebrating emerging artists and bringing the creative community together in one place—allowing everyone to experience art in a way they never thought of.

 

The finalists’ artworks of VAA’s annual art prize the ‘Visual Art Open’ & International Scholarship Prize’ will be on exhibit, followed by a prize winners' dinner and presentation in central London. The awards cover a range of categories including Painting, Mixed Media & Print Making,  Illustration & Drawing, Sculpture, Painting, Mixed Media & Printmaking, Illustration & Drawing, Sculpture, Photography / Digital Art and Student Awards. 

 

The judging panel and selection committee for the VAO awards are diverse, from commercial galleries to the museum sector, as well as professionals from art media and academia. On this year’s panel, judges include Maeve Doyle (renowned art critic and global director of the Maddox Gallery), Stephen Snoddy, (director of The New Art Gallery, Walsall) Isabel Couceiro da Costa Newman (artist and VAO 2023 winner), Megan Wright (Senior Curator at Saatchi Art), and Dr Jeremy Turner (Head of Art & Design and Programme Leader in Fine Art at the University of Chester). 

 

Laura O’Hare, director of the VAA commented ‘’A massive congratulations to all of this year's finalists, winners, and a big thank you to our partners and judging panel. It is always exciting to discover fresh new talent and recognise artists from a range of visual art genres.   We are proud to be showcasing this exhibition at the Other Art Fair this year, as it celebrates its 100th edition. It promises to be a weekend of game-changing artists, unforgettable experiences, and a few surprises”.