Following an exceptional response of over 500 submissions from emerging artists across the UK and beyond, we are delighted to announce the Finalist Artists for the 14th edition of the Signature Art Prize.

As one of the few prizes dedicated exclusively to artists currently in education or within three years of graduating, the Signature Art Prize continues to champion the next generation of creative voices. This year’s Finalists were selected from a 50-strong shortlist by a panel of esteemed industry judges, representing some of the most exciting talent working in contemporary art today.

The 2025 Finalists span the categories of Painting, Sculpture, Photography + Film, and Drawing + Printmaking, and reflect the remarkable breadth, depth and innovation emerging across disciplines. Their work explores timely themes of identity, materiality, cultural heritage, memory, and social change with originality, ambition, and technical excellence.

These Finalists will exhibit their work at the Bankside Hotel in London from 5th June 2025, culminating in a celebration of emerging art during the Gala Night on the same evening, where the category winners will be announced live.

This year’s prize is made possible with the generous support of our partners, including Fujifilm, Derwent, Arteum, RSA, and the Bankside Hotel.

We extend our sincere thanks to every artist who submitted their work this year; your dedication and vision are what make the Signature Art Prize such a vibrant and vital platform for new talent.

Make sure to follow us at @SignatureArtPrize on Instagram and across all channels as we spotlight each Finalist in the lead-up to the Gala.

Stay tuned, and discover the artists shaping the future of contemporary art in 2025.