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Kyffin Williams drawing in his studio in London.
13 March - 30 November

Kyffin Williams Drawing Prize 2027

The Kyffin Williams Drawing Prize promotes and rewards talent and excellence in drawing.

Location

Oriel Môn

Artists

Sir Kyffin Williams

The Sir Kyffin Williams Trust established the Drawing Prize as a tribute to the support that he gave to artists and the value he placed on drawing skills. Sir Kyffin Williams was a passionate advocate for the arts in Wales and was an active and enthusiastic supporter of Oriel Môn since its opening in 1991.

During the summer of 2008 Oriel Môn proudly opened the doors to Oriel Kyffin Williams. From the outset Sir Kyffin Williams was involved in the location and design of the gallery. Sir Kyffin Williams generously donated over 400 original works of art to Oriel Môn, ranging from sketches to drawings to major oils.


Application forms

To be received by 30 November 2026 via email: nicolagibson@ynysmon.llyw.cymru, post/drop off: Oriel Mon, Rhosmeirch, Llangefni, Anglesey, LL777TQ.

The forms should be completed, enclosing the appropriate fee for the number of works you wish to be considered. Up to three drawings may be submitted by each entrant.

A non-refundable handling fee will be required for each drawing offered for inclusion in the competition as follows:

  • One entry £15
  • Two entries £20
  • Three entries £25

Please note: There will be no handling fee for students entering the competition. Please provide proof with the application, e.g. copy of Student ID Card. For each work offered the artist is required to submit an image of good quality (this can be jpeg, pdf, WeTransfer or a photograph). The maximum size of work should be no more than 1.5m x 1m, including the frame.
Applicants must be 16 years or over.

First Prize: £3,000
Student Prize: £1,000

The competition will be judged by a panel of judges which will include artists, curators and Trust members. The administrative centre for the prize is based at Oriel Môn and is a working partnership between the Sir Kyffin Williams Charitable Trust and Oriel Môn.

The prize coordinator is: Nicola Gibson, Visitor Experience Manager, Oriel Môn.

Entries for the competition must consist of works that, in the opinion of the selection panel, qualify as drawings. A drawing is defined, for the purpose of this competition, as: An original work of art, in two dimensions, usually on paper, made of graphic marks which include the use of line within the composition. 

Downloads

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Online booking closes on 30 November 2026 at 5pm

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Prices

ItemPrice
One artwork£15.00
Two artworks£20.00
Three artworks£25.00