Keerthana S Kumar, The Quandary of Quacks, 2024

Our 2025 awards feature the Woman Artist Prize, given by Dr. Chris Blatchley and judged by him and prominent collector and philanthropist Lady Jill Shaw Ruddock, CBE. This year, we are also introducing The Ruddock Foundation For The Arts Award which will recognize excellence from the shortlisted artists. Additionally, the exhibition will include an Acquisition Award for the second consecutive year, from Brad Blume, art collector and President of the Rudolph Blume Foundation. For the third time, Brownhill Insurance Group will sponsor the People’s Choice Award. The 2025 Edition has also been generously supported by the Kirsh Foundation.

“Brownhill Insurance group is thrilled to once again sponsor the People’s Choice Award this year. This marks our 13th year of celebrating and supporting the incredible talent of emerging artists. At Brownhill, ‘Love Art’ is more than just our brand—it’s our passion. We take pride in insuring your most valued possessions, ensuring they are protected for years to come.”

— Gillian Henderson, Chairman Brownhill Insurance Group

Young Masters Awards 2025: A Round of Applause for Our Winners and Highly Commended Artists!

We are thrilled to announce the outstanding winners and highly commended artists of the Young Masters Awards 2025.

Young Masters Woman Artist Award 2025

Winner: Emilia Momen
Generously sponsored by Dr. Chris Blatchley

Highly Commended:
Blair Martin Cahill | Kelsey Shultis | Lucy Newman | Alexandra Baraitser

Young Masters Ruddock Foundation for the Arts Award 2025

Winner: Carlton Scott Sturgill
Generously sponsored by The Ruddock Foundation for the Arts

Young Masters Rudolph Blume Foundation Acquisition Award 2025

Winner: Sarah Jane Moon
Generously sponsored by Brad Blume, art collector and President of The Rudolph Blume Foundation.

Highly Commended: James Robert Morrison | Jo Holdsworth | Cristina Schek

Young Masters People’s Choice Award 2025

First Prize Winner: Cristina Schek | Second Prize Winner: Alexandra Baraitser
Generously sponsored by The Brownhill Insurance Group

A Big Thank You to All Sponsors and Supporters!

Winter/Spring 2025 Programme Card

Key Dates:

Young Masters: For the Love of Art History, 16 January – 8 April 2025
The Exhibitionist Hotel, 8-10 Queensberry Pl, South Kensington, London, SW7 2EA

16 January 2025 - Young Masters Artists Reception 6-9pm
13 February 2025 - Valentine’s Eve YM Benefit Jazz Concert 6.30-9pm
5 April 2025 - Finissage with Tea 3-6pm | RSVP here

Young Masters Curator’s Tour: Love & Art Through the Ages
Wednesday, March 12th, 2025, 5:00 - 6:00 PM

Step into the world of Young Masters with this exclusive Curator’s Tour led by Cynthia Valianti Corbett. Find out about the rich history of the initiative, uncover the secrets behind the artworks, and explore how love and art history intertwine through the lens of our talented artists. Enjoy a glass of prosecco as you engage in thought-provoking discussions, ask questions, and experience the exhibition in a relaxed, intimate setting. Purchase your tickets here.

Young Masters is a curatorial platform that celebrates and supports emerging artists from across the world who are inspired by the art of the past.

Young Masters was founded by gallerist Cynthia Valianti Corbett in 2009 as a not-for-profit juried Art Prize, inspired by her love of Art History and the Old Masters.

The success of the Prize has grown over six incredible editions and has spotted the talents of over 300 artists who are part of our alumni network.

Now, in 2024, our revitalised mission is to support emerging artists from across the world, bringing their work to a wider audience through a curated programme of pop-up exhibitions and fairs as well as maintaining a vibrant online presence that showcases our wide network of talented artists.

This global visibility and support can be career-making and life-changing, with opportunities for sales, exhibitions, gallery representation, press, and much more.