ING Discerning Eye

The ING Discerning Eye is calling for entries for a brand-new edition in 2020. The show gives artists the opportunity to showcase their work in a unique virtual exhibition and win a range of prizes, including the ING Purchase Prize, worth £5,000.

The coronavirus outbreak and the ensuing lockdown have rapidly driven sales online and pushed the art world to make a transformative shift towards virtual galleries. As a result, this year's edition of the ING Discerning Eye will be held 100% virtually, helping artists display their work in this new era.

A new online submission process will run from 27 July to 1 October 2020, making it even easier for artists from across the UK to submit their work and take part - so, please read all the information below carefully before entering.

A virtual gallery will open on 19 November and run until 31 December 2020 showcasing the artists' shortlisted works with commentary and introductions by the selectors and a new platform for viewers to buy the artwork directly. All exhibiting artists will be included in a fully illustrated print catalogue. Awards will be given out to the winners in a virtual prize giving.

The 2020 ING Discerning Eye Exhibition will be open online from Thursday 19 November 2020 - Thursday 31 December 2020.

Artists benefit from many lucrative prizes offered by both ING and a number of other generous sponsors.
ING Purchase Prize* - £5000
The Discerning Eye Founder's Purchase Prize** - In honour of Michael Reynold's £2500
The Discerning Eye Chairman's Purchase Prize** - £1000
Meynell Fenton Prize* - £1000
Humphreys Purchase Prize* - £750
Discerning Eye Sculpture and 3D Work Prize** - £250
Discerning Eye Original Print Prize** - £250
Regional Prizes** - There will be up to 8 prizes of £250 each awarded to an outstanding entry from the national regions
Parker Harris Mentoring Prize*: Parker Harris will give a one-to-one mentoring session covering all aspects of professional development to a selected artist.

* These prizes are selected by the individual prize givers, not the selectors.
**These prizes are selected by members of the Discerning Eye Educational Board, not the selectors.