Deadline: 30th June 2021

Please read before applying:

1. Choose one artwork from the Art UK website that interests or intrigues you. Take a look at our advice on picking a work of art. 
2. Write a maximum of 600 words. 
3. Write about it in a way that would persuade people to share your interest and enthusiasm. Have a look at our top tips before you start writing
4. Make sure you include a picture of your chosen artwork, along with its title and the artist's name, in your submission.
5. The final file should be in PDF format.
6. Nominate a responsible adult (teacher, care worker, youth worker, counsellor, parent, or carer) to verify that your essay was written by you.
   Note: This step is mandatory. Any submission without a completed reference form from a responsible adult will be disqualified. You will be able to send your responsible adult a form to complete when you're filling out your application. Read the full terms and conditions.  

Any questions? Contact us at info@writeonart.org 

Take a look at last year's winning essays:

First place: Ruby Langan-Hughes on The Broken Mirror by Jean-Baptiste Greuze

Second place: Imogen Hodgkins on Cottage and Figure I by Jack Simcock

Good luck!