A new Art Prize for the Cairngorms National Park

queer joy + creativity

Our competition is open to all ages and residents across the Cairngorms National Park and areas surrounding the Park boundary

The theme we have chosen is QUEERNESS AND NATURE

We are looking for both physical and digital entries, with physical entries being no more than 1 metre squared in size. All media welcomed.

The deadline for submissions is 5pm Sunday 31st August 2025

Shortlisting will take place in the first week of September, with shortlisted entries notified by 5pm Friday 5th September 2025

Shortlist Exhibition and Prizegiving event: Saturday 11th October at the Highland Wildlife Park, for National Coming Out Day

Prizes

1st PRIZE: £200 art supplies voucher; RZSS memberships (up to the value of £180); a special feature in Somewhere: For Us LGBTQ+ magazine (Winter 2025 issue)

2nd PRIZE: £100 art supplies voucher; 1 x 12 month subscription to Somewhere: For Us LGBTQ+ magazine (value £60)

3rd PRIZE: £50 art supplies voucher and a packet of Custard Creams

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For full details and to register your interest in submitting an entry, please complete the Art Prize registration form.

If you have any remaining queries, please contact us via our Contact Form. You can enter as many times as you like, though you will only be eligible to win one prize.