Background
The biennial Finnis Scott Botanical Art Prize was established using funds raised from the sale of a painting formerly owned by Sir David and Lady Scott. The Trustees felt there was a role for a prize dedicated to botanical art. Applications for the £10,000 prize are judged by a panel of experts.
PLEASE NOTE: the Prize process is currently under review – further details will be shown here early in 2025
Prize Criteria
The Finnis Scott Botanical Art Prize is intended to support and promote collaborative botanical art projects in the UK and Ireland.
The prize is awarded biennially. It is aimed at groups and organisations which are looking to go beyond their day-to-day activities, and recognises those which have helped to raise the profile of botanical art. Projects might include (but are not limited to) a new education programme or the development of an existing course, exhibition, publication, event or collaborative project.
Eligibility
Prizes are awarded to UK and Irish botanical art groups and organisations, not to individuals. Regional and national botanical art societies, florilegium groups, independent courses, affiliated groups and other community organisations associated with teaching or promoting botanical art may apply. Preference will be given to independent organisations and charities.
Proposals
To qualify, applicants must demonstrate a recent record of achievement in promoting botanical art to the satisfaction of the judges. The judges will consider the success of previous initiatives, including budget allocation, project planning and delivery, and audience engagement, as part of the application for the Prize.
The judges are looking to reward fresh ideas, original projects and new ways of working.
PLEASE NOTE – the Prize process is currently under review and further details will be made available early in 2025