Art for Change Prize Announces Regional Winners

M&C Saatchi Group, the global creative solutions company, and London's renowned Saatchi Gallery have revealed the six global winners of their Art for Change Prize, an international art initiative that attracted a record-breaking number of entries this year.

The 2024 Art for Change Prize challenged emerging artists worldwide to tackle some of the world’s most pressing issues through the theme ‘Tomorrow’ing: Visions of a Better Future.’ With a grand prize of £10,000, the competition offers a platform for artists to envision solutions for a brighter tomorrow and showcase their work at Saatchi Gallery.

This year saw a 56% increase in entries, with 4,667 submissions from 140 countries, and over 53% coming from developing nations across Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. The six selected winners, representing Mexico, Hong Kong, Australia, Spain, Morocco, and the UK, will present works that explore critical issues such as humanity's relationship with the Earth, the impact of industry on sustainability, and the hopes and fears for future generations. 

The winning artworks span a variety of media including painting, photography, video, and mixed-media installations. Through their art, the winners highlight urgent global issues, offering creative solutions and raising awareness about the challenges of our times. 

2024 Art for Change Prize Regional Winners:

• Americas: Paola Boyance (Mexico)
• Asia: Wincy Kung (Hong Kong)
• Australia & New Zealand: Jo Mellor (Australia)
• Europe: Ana Monsó (Spain)
• Middle East & Africa: Hiba Baddou (Morocco)
• UK: Lulu Harrison (UK)

Each winner will receive £2,000, and one overall winner - set to be announced at the exhibition launch on 28th November - will take home an additional £8,000. 

The winners were selected by a distinguished panel of business and creative leaders from M&C Saatchi Group, along with esteemed guest judges from the arts and creative sectors. 

The winners’ work will be exhibited at the Saatchi Gallery from 29th November 2024.

Richard Thompson, global chair, talent, sport and entertainment, PR and global head of corporate development, M&C Saatchi Group comments, "We’re excited to see the Art for Change Prize enter its third year, with a remarkable 56% growth in global submissions. As a global creative solutions company, we believe in the power of supporting emerging talent, particularly as they face rising barriers to entry in the creative industry. This year’s theme encourages the next generation of artists to be a force for positive change, offering hope for a better tomorrow - something M&C Saatchi is deeply committed to."

Paul Foster, Saatchi Gallery director, adds, “Congratulations to the regional winners. They’ve shown us again, how artists can rise to the challenge of addressing contemporary events and issues in a creative way. We’re looking forward to an exhibition of diverse winning works later this year that should prove inspirational for all visitors.”

Kurt Beers, founder and director, BEERS London and UK Judge comments, “I was honoured to be a part of this year's Art for Change Prize jury. The submissions were of an extremely high calibre and showed great diversity across a broad cross-section of the arts. My sincere congratulations to the winners of this esteemed prize; it promises to be another exciting show.”