2024 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN to anyone in The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea & Westminster, and IF YOU TAKE A PHOTOGRAPH OF CHELSEA

In partnership with Young K&C

YOUNG ARTISTS ’ Photography Competition, founded by BAFTA and multi award-winning artist
Alison Jackson, is a community-minded photography competition for budding talent and aspiring photographers. This is open to anyone interested in photography, using a phone or camera, from any skill level, any age from 5 years upwards, anyone who lives, works studies in The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea or anyone from anywhere can take a picture of Chelsea. The photographs look to represent how best to sum up these extraordinary times, from climate change, living with a disability, supporting your friends, families, or local businesses.

“Everyone should have a chance to shine. The reason I started this photography competition was for everyone to have the same fantastic opportunities I have had within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, specifically the outstanding education available that can lead to so much more. I was offered my first BBC award-winning TV series whilst I was fresh out of college in RBKC, so I have made the prizes primarily educational and vocational. There are many extremely talented people out there and I want to give a chance to those who haven't had one before. I want to discover new talent and aspiring photographers with fresh
‘ways of seeing.’“

- Alison Jackson, Founder.

We hope the ‘Young Artists’ photography competition can open up a world of different photographic ideas, on any subject or style. The 2019 winners had their work exhibited at the world-famous Saatchi Gallery, while others won Leica camera equipment, University of the Arts offer short university courses, bursaries, mentorships and memberships to respected photographic clubs.

The photographs are available for sale on Saatchi Art Online. site

“I want to support young and aspiring photographers living in Kensington & Chelsea, with prizes that are educational and vocational."

INTRODUCTION

We have prizes for 5-12 YEARS, 13-18 YEARS, 19-30 YEARS, and 31+ YEARS (as it's never too early or late to pick up a new hobby). Winners could receive a brand new cameras, short courses from the University of the Arts, vouchers, free courses from Heatherley College of Fine Art, memberships, and other fantastic experiences.

This is open to any person interested in photography, from any skill level.

The Primary Prize: 5- 12 Years*

• Winner

  Brand new digital camera

• 2nd Place

  Instax Camera

The Workshop Youth Prize: 13 - 18 Years*

• Winner

  Brand new digital camera

• 2nd Place

  Instax Camera

The Youth Prize 13-18 Years*

Winner

Brand new digital camera

• 2nd Place

  Instax Camera

The Workshop Portrait Prize

Winner

Brand new digital camera

• 2nd Place

  Instax Camera

Young Adult Prize: 19 - 30 Years*

• Winner

  Brand new digital camera

  2 days in Heatherleys School of Fine Art’s Open Studio. Draw from a life or portrait model with world-leading tutoring.

• 2nd Place

  Instax Camera

The Chelsea Society Prize

To be announced

The Young K&C Prize

To be announced

UAL Special Prize:

Open to any minority creative, including but not limited to low-income and disadvantaged backgrounds, LGBTQIA+, BAME, disabled, D/deaf.

Winners will receive access to a short course of their choice, from UAL. Online and face-to-face courses (up to the value of £600 ) which are available throughout the year.

For Winners 7-18 years old, UAL is offering a choice of their brand-new Short Course for teenagers (up to the value of £600), available throughout the year.

This prize aims to provide opportunity and support to young people with potential artistic talent, who have not previously had these opportunities, or feel at a disadvantage in the creative industry. The judges will take into consideration the applicant’s background, provided in the application form, when awarding this prize.

• Winner

  UAL short course, brand new digital camera

• 2nd Prize

  UAL short course, brand new digital camera

The Environment and Sustainability Prize

A picture of nature and the impact of our changing climate.

• Camera

The House of Lords Prize

An exclusive tour around the House of Lords

The Alison Jackson Prize – for any type of disability

• Winner

A workshop with top creatives. Come along for a photo shoot with Alison Jackson. Get one-on-one tutoring from award-winning, headline-grabbing artist, Alison Jackson, and experience running your very own shoot with a top team of technicians and assistants.

Best Stylist & Best Model Prize

Working alongside our sponsors, we have been able to supply our photo workshops with a unique wardrobe of clothes to wear in their photographs. This prize is recognising the work of participants who took on the ‘stylist’ role.

Important Notes

*Age as of 1st October 2023
** Evidence must be supplied if selected. Shortlisted winners may be asked for an interview.

• 1st October 2023 - Application closes