The Cass Art Prize 2025

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Beloved art supply retailer Cass Art presents the exhibition for their 2025 Cass Art Prize, showcasing works by over 50 artists spanning drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, installation art and mixed media, providing a platform for emerging artists spanning all ages and artistic mediums across the UK and Republic of Ireland. 

The Cass Art Prize continues the Cass family’s monumental legacy of supporting artists for more than 125 years. From championing the works of Monet and Van Gogh in 1890s Europe to facilitating the first three commissions on the Fourth Plinth at Trafalgar Square, The Cass Art Prize keeps this pioneering spirit alive for 2025.

Opening to the public from the 24 October the winners of the 2025 edition of The Cass Art Prize will be announced in a ceremony on the 23 October with a cash prize of £10,000 awarded to the winner of the main prize. 

This year’s shortlist was chosen by an exciting new judging panel consisting of revered painter and former National Portrait Gallery Portrait Award winner Ishbel Myerscough, beloved Turner Prize-nominated Scottish sculptor and “icon of public art” David Mach RA, Times Radio Arts & Culture producer Tim Allen, Soho Revue Founding Director India Rose James, Artist and Director of The Bomb Factory Pallas Citroen, Curator, Cultural Producer, TV Personality and Attitude Magazine Pride Award-winner Ryan Lanji and internationally exhibited London artist Michaela Yearwood-Dan.

The 2025 Cass Art Prize launched four new categories: The Over 65 Award supported by Cass Art Founder Mark Cass which will champion art made by people aged over 65; The Judge’s New Talent Award, which awards a solo show at Soho Revue selected by guest judge and Soho Revue Founder India Rose James; The Emerging Artist Award supported by Arches, which celebrates artists aged 35 or under; and The Pastel Award supported by Sennelier.

Mark Cass, Founder and CEO of Cass Art says: “My family has a long, proud history of supporting artists. We are delighted to continue this legacy and announce the return of The Cass Art Prize for 2025. Our mission is to fill every town with artists, from professionals to beginners, no matter what age. This year’s prize has again demonstrated the incredible creative talent that exists within the Cass Art and SAA communities across the UK & Ireland, and we can’t wait to showcase our selected Artists in this year’s exhibition.”