The competition is operated by ColArt International Holdings Ltd (“ColArt”), The Studio Building, 21 Evesham Street, London, W11 4AJ, England. The competition is open to any UK based artist whose primary activity is painting or drawing and has graduated with a BA, MA or PhD from a recognized institution since 2008 (inclusive). Employees (and their families) of ColArt and anyone connected with the competition are not eligible. All applicants will be required to complete an application. This comprises: a completed application form an artist’s statement of no more than 250 words in Word or PDF format. A CV in Word or PDF format 4 jpeg images of four original works by the artist. These should be no larger than 1 mb each. Each image should be of a separate work and should include title, medium, dimensions in cm, year and price for sale. Each jpeg MUST be titled with artist’s surname, then first name and title of work in apostrophes, e.g SMITH, John, ‘Untitled’. an entry fee of ₤15 payable by PayPal. Use your full name for reference on payments. By submitting an application, the entrant promises that all of the information comprised in the application is correct. The entrant also promises to comply with these rules and any other competition requirements specified by ColArt (whether on its website or otherwise) and ColArt reserves the right to exclude any entry which in its opinion does not comply. Only one entry per person is permitted. All applications must be made by e-mail to [email protected]. No hard copy applications will be accepted. Proof of submission is not proof of receipt. Applications plus payment must be received by the closing date specified. No responsibility can be accepted for entries which are incomplete, delayed, damaged, wrongly delivered or not received for whatever reason. Paintings submitted should be no larger than 2.5m x 3m and should have been completed since 2009. The paintings must be entirely the entrant’s original idea and creation and they must not infringe someone else’s copyright or other intellectual property rights. The submission must be lawful, it must not be offensive, obscene, racist, insulting, discriminating or otherwise objectionable and it must not contain any form of advertising. Entrants grant ColArt the unrestricted right (without royalty) to reproduce images of submitted artworks in any publication in connection with the Griffin Art prize. More information: http://griffinartprize.co.uk/the-rules/