Aesthetica Art Prize 2025
19 September 2025 – 25 January 2026 | Included in general admission
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The Aesthetica Art Prize returns to York Art Gallery from 19 September 2025 – 25 January 2026. Celebrating its 19th anniversary, the Prize supports the work and creativity of a wide range of incredible contemporary artists, all working across different art forms and attracting national and international attention and prestige.

25 of the shortlisted works, ranging from paintings and sculpture to photography and digital art forms, will be displayed at York Art Gallery this autumn. Recognised by Jonathan Jones, art critic for The Guardian, as one of the top five exhibitions of the season in 2024, this year’s show continues to make a powerful contribution to contemporary cultural conversations and shape the future of artistic practice.