The John Ruskin Prize 2019: Agent of Change at Holden Gallery

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THE JOHN RUSKIN PRIZE 2019: Agent of Change

The Holden Gallery, Manchester
12 July-24 August 2019

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Duncan Cameron, The Seaweeds of Devil's Point. THE JOHN RUSKIN PRIZE 2019: Agent of Change at Holden Gallery, Manchester
Duncan Cameron, The Seaweeds of Devil's Point. Courtesy of Holden Gallery
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With an overwhelming response to this year’s theme, Agent of Change, 41 artists and designers, working across a broad range of disciplines, have been selected from over 1260 entries for The John Ruskin Prize 2019. The selection panel considered over 3,000 artworks. From the shortlisted entries, 3 winners will be announced and awarded their share of the £5,000 prize fund at the Private View and Prize Giving to be held at Holden Gallery on 11 July 2019. The shortlist exhibition will continue until 24 August.

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