Robert Walters Group UK Young Artist of the Year Award postponed to 2021

Robert Walters Group UK Young Artist of the Year Award 2019, at Saatchi Gallery. Photography by Reece Straw

Last year, Robert Walters Group, UK New Artists (UKNA) and Saatchi Gallery, London partnered together to launch the inaugural UK Young Artist of the Year Award.  

The Award attracted almost 500 entries from emerging artists across the UK and the 10 finalists exhibited their work at the renowned Saatchi Gallery in November 2019. 

The Award was created to help a new generation of artistic talent launch their careers through a £10,000 cash prize and the opportunity to exhibit at the prestigious Saatchi Gallery. 

Regretfully, Robert Walters Group, UKNA and Saatchi Gallery, have taken the decision to postpone the next UK Young Artist of the Year Award to 2021. This is due to the uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and the need to ensure the safety of artists and guests. 

The three partner organisations remain firmly committed to supporting emerging UK artists and look forward to inviting entries to the UK Young Artist of the Year Award in 2021. 

If you would like to learn more about our 2019 finalists and their artwork please visit our UKYA of the Year Award website.