Bloomberg New Contemporaries Announce Selection Panel

Marking its 65th anniversary, under the new directorship of Kirsty Ogg, Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2014 launches this year’s open call by announcing Marvin Gaye Chetwynd, Enrico David, and Goshka Macuga as selectors.

Emphasising the critical support and exposure Bloomberg New Contemporaries offers final year undergraduates, postgraduates and artists one year out of postgraduate study, the selection panel of leading practitioners includes previous New Contemporaries participant and Turner Prize nominee Marvin Gaye Chetwynd. She is joined by Turner Prize nominees Goshka Macuga and Enrico David.

With over 1,400 applications received in 2013, submissions for Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2014 are being accepted from 13 January - 16 February 2014. Applications are welcome from final year students and graduates from UK art schools applying as individual artists or as collaborative groups. Following two rigorous selection rounds in March 2014 and in May 2014, participants will be announced in June 2014 with the resulting national touring exhibition offering a compelling picture of contemporary practice.

Kirsty Ogg, Director says ‘As the UK’s foremost annual arts initiative, New Contemporaries has consistently provided a critical platform for early stage artists, playing a central role in providing many with their first high profile show, and a launch pad for their careers. We are delighted to work with Marvin Gaye Chetwynd, Enrico David, and Goshka Macuga, all of whom have shaped the cultural landscape since graduating from UK art schools.’

As a National portfolio organisation, New Contemporaries is a registered charity supported using public funding by Arts Council England.