Young artists still have time to capture Devon’s landscape for popular contest

Young artists have just four weeks left to see if they can be crowned with the coveted title of Devon’s Best Young Landscape Artist 2025.

Devon CPRE, the local charity that campaigns to protect Devon’s countryside, is reminding young artists aged between seven and 18 to submit their entry before Saturday, September 27 and be in with the chance to win the title and a cash prize.

There are two age categories, 12 to 18 years and seven to 11 years, with a £100 prize for the winner of each category and £25 runner-up prizes. The best entries will be exhibited at the Museum of Dartmoor Life in Okehampton.

Artists are invited to submit a painting, drawing, textile, collage, or mixed media artwork of a Devon view.

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Devon CPRE launched the competition several years ago with the support of established landscape artist Kath Hadden, who is based in Exeter and helps choose the winners alongside the charity’s director Penny Mills.

The judges have consistently been impressed with the fantastic standard of entries received, showcasing the enormous talent of the county’s young artists and Devon’s stunning countryside and coastline.

Above: Bodhi Muizz Waldstadt, aged 10, was the under 12s runner up of the Devon CPRE Best Young Landscape Artist contest in 2023. 

Penny Mills said: “Kath and I love looking through all the artwork, and we are always amazed by the talent of the children and teenagers who enter.

“Their depictions of Devon’s coast and countryside are impressive, and we are very grateful to the Museum of Dartmoor Life for the opportunity to put their artwork on public display.

“No doubt, we will again have our work cut out choosing this year’s winners. We look forward to seeing what 2025 will bring.”

Entries must be A3 or A4 size with your name, age and contact details clearly written on the back (please include address, email and a telephone number). Include the title of your entry and the view it depicts, and post it to: Devon CPRE, PO Box 26, Beaworthy, EX21 5XN.

If artists would like their work returned, please enclose a stamped addressed envelope with the correct postage when sending the artwork.