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We are very grateful to our award givers for their overwhelming generosity in supporting the Derby Print Open 2023.

2023 AWARD WINNERS

People's Choice Award

Morning Walk
by Jay Caskie

Banks Mill Studios Award

Orkney 1
by Karen Wicks

Create Space Award

Waters Edge 3
by Jay Caskie

Déda Award

Hold Still
by Lina Avramidou

Dizzy Ink Award

Abstract Landscape 2
by Theodora Prassa

Dubrek Studios Award

Salcey
by Robyn Maclennan

Foxlowe Arts Centre Award

Gold
by Harriet Merry

Intaglio Printmaker Award

Kettle’s Yard
by Georgia Green

John Purcell Paper Award

Branches Against The Window Pane
by Georgia Green

St Cuthbert's Mill Award

Through the trees
by Charlotte Staunton

Surface Gallery Award

Blencathra Dawn
by Sue Clegg

The Smallprint Company Award

Hidden Hands
by Emily Pallett

AWARDS

PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD

In addition to the awards listed below, there will also be a People's Choice Award which will be voted for by the public. The recipient of this award will be announced at the end of the exhibition and the winner will receive free guaranteed entry to the 2024 Derby Print Open.

BANKS MILL STUDIOS AWARD

The recipient of this award will receive a one year Affiliate Membership at Banks Mill with the opportunity to take part in Open Studios.

CREATE SPACE AWARD

The winner of this award will received a showcase opportunity in Create Space, a thriving workshop and independent gallery showcasing a selected number of local Artists and Makers to bring you a permanent display of contemporary art and craft, ideal to browse for your interiors, offices and your gift giving needs. 

DÉDA AWARD

The winner of this award will received a solo exhibition opportunity in Déda's gallery space, Derby. Déda is a Centre for Dance, Movement and Creativity based in the heart of the cathedral quarter in Derby – connecting locally, nationally and internationally.

DIZZY INK AWARD

The winner of this award will win a workshop with Dizzy Ink, a specialist print studio based in the heart of Nottingham. Learning how to work with the process by creating their own edition of two colour A3 prints.

DUBREK STUDIOS AWARD

The winner of this award will receive a solo exhibition opportunity in Dubrek Studios' gallery space, Derby. Dubrek Studios is a recording and rehearsal studio, art gallery, performance space, cafebar and kitchen.

FOXLOWE ARTS CENTRE AWARD

The Foxlowe Arts Centre offers a two month exhibition in 2024 at Foxlowe Arts Centre Drawing Room Cafe wall. The Foxlowe Arts Centre is a vibrant arts centre with a theatre company, films, gallery and cafe in a listed Georgian house.

INTAGLIO PRINTMAKER AWARD

A £100 gift voucher towards specialist printmaking papers from Intaglio Printmakers, the specialist suppliers of equipment and materials to artist printmakers.

JOHN PURCELL PAPER AWARD

A £100 gift voucher towards specialist printmaking papers from John Purcell Paper, a specialist paper merchant based in South London.

ST CUTHBERT'S MILL AWARD

The recipient of this award will receive 25 sheets of Somerset 250gsm printmaking paper, worth over £80. St Cuthberts Mill based in Somerset, England specialises in the paper manufacturing of high quality artists papers.

SURFACE GALLERY AWARD

The winner of this award will receive a solo exhibition opportunity in Surface's 'Le Loovre' alternative art space, Nottingham. Surface is an arts collective based on mutually supportive professional development.

THE SMALLPRINT COMPANY AWARD

The Smallprint Company offers a 'Print a Poster' workshop for two voucher at their letterpress studio in Derby.  The Smallprint Company is an affordable and luxury letterpress wedding invitations, designed and printed in England.