Surrey Artist of the Year Competition 2014

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The Surrey Artist of the Year competition gives recognition to Surrey artists, practising across the county. The prize, now in its sixth year, celebrates the partnership between New Ashgate Gallery and the Surrey Artists' Open Studios. It also enables the public to take part and support artists in Surrey. The public was invited to vote during the Surrey Artists' Open Studios summer event. The artists receiving the most votes will be invited to showcase their work as part of the Surrey Artist of the Year exhibition. Visitors to the exhibition will be able to vote for their favourite artist again, during the first two weeks of the exhibition. The votes will be counted and combined with those from a panel of judges for the announcement of the Surrey Artist of the Year 2014 on 17th October. The winner will receive a solo exhibition at New Ashgate Gallery and a cash prize. According to Diana Roberts, Tourism Manager at Guildford Tourist Information Centre: The Surrey Artist of the Year exhibition is really important for local tourism; it raises the profile of the area. The New Ashgate Gallery is a little gem of a place to visit. The Surrey Artist of the Year competition is supported by the Patricia Baines Trust. The Surrey Life magazine is the official Media Partner of the competition.