The Kingston Prize is to encourage and reward the creation of contemporary portraits by Canadian artists through a biennial competition for paintings and drawings. The jury chooses the finalists for the exhibition, and later awards the Kingston Prize and two Honorable Mentions. The first prize is $20,000. Entries for the 2023 competition may be submitted between February 6, 2023 and April 26, 2023. . Entry forms and details available online.
Kingston Prize Canadian Portrait Competition
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114-427 Princess Street, Kingston, Ontario K7L 5S9
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