Awards & Prizes 2020
The Paisley Art Institute is delighted to offer the following awards and prizes which have been generously sponsored by the following donors:
The Paisley IS Award – an award by Renfrewshire Council’s destination brand team.
The Arnold Clark Award – an award by Scotland’s leading automotive retailer.
The William and Mary Armour Award – This award has been given since 1993. It is a legacy left by the late Mary Armour in memory of her late husband, William, who was former head of drawing at Glasgow School of Art; they both taught at GSA. The award is in the form of a cash prize and a beautiful vase to keep for a year.
The James BS Curr Award – This award has been given, since 2008, in recognition of a legacy left by a former PAI treasurer and past archivist. The Award comes in the form of a cash prize and a Silver Quaich to keep for a year, originally designed by Sheana M. Stephen DA in 2008.
The Small Painting Prize – an award given by public vote during the run of the annual exhibition.
The Glasgow Art Club Award – estd in 1867 one of Glasgow’s longest running artist’s members club.
– WINNER: Lex McFadyen, ‘Orchid in a Blue Bowl’ #230
The Studio Pavilion at House for an Art Lover Award – The winner receives a solo exhibition in House for an Art Lover’s café,
The White Cart Award – an award by one of Paisley’s boutique arts and crafts stores.
– WINNER: Desi Popzlateva, ‘Botanic Gardens Garage’ #296
Millers Art Award – a voucher to spend at Millers Art Store.
– WINNER: Lesley Anne Derks, ‘Glasgow Cross Glow #2’ #089
Made in Paisley Award – an award by a leading Paisley art studio.
– WINNER: Hanna Kaciniel, ‘Let’s Stick Together’ #184
The Jamieson Award – An award by Charles Jamieson, past PAI president.
– WINNER: Hugh McKay, Misty Morning over Croy Shore’ #241
The Joe Hargan Award – started by Annelouise when Joe had just retired after 11 yrs as PAI President, to help PAI continue to flourish. Each year they enjoy choosing a work which impresses.
– WINNER: Ellen McCann, ‘Coming Together’ #225
The Knox Award 2020 – An award by Liz Knox, past PAI President.
– WINNER: Colin Brown, ‘Berlin’ #041
The Eslyn Barr Award – An award by past PAI Vice-President.
– WINNER: Marion Drummond, ‘Stargazing’ #096
The Invictus Maneo Award – The Armstrong family motto ‘I remain unvanquished’.
– WINNER: Fiona Watson, ‘Persistence of Sound’ #360
The Louise Burbour Award – In honour of Maria Budd’s French grandmother, a keen supporter of the arts.
– WINNER: Jim Wylie, ‘Winter Sunshine’ #383
The Beltane Studios Foundry Award – towards a casting in bronze sculpture
– WINNER: Zoe Scott, ‘Social Isolation’ #323
The Bessie Scott Award – Introduced by Joe and Anne Hargan in fond memory of Joe Hargan’s mother; in recognition of his mum’s encouragement to keep striving for his dream of becoming an artist. We hope to inspire others to keep up their endeavour.
– WINNER: Donna Fleureau, ‘Working Hands’ #119
The McKay Award – Introduced by Joe and Anne Hargan set up in memory of two dear aunts who fostered a love of the arts and the belief that the jewels of civilisation are its artistic achievements.
– WINNER: Ann Armstrong, ‘Arisaig, Traigh Beach’ #011
The Outspoken Arts Scotland – an award by a leading equalities charity for best digital art.
– WINNER: Tina Minal, ‘Mixed Bag’ #252
The Bet Low Trust Award – an award to students or practising artists in Scotland in the fields of drawing or painting.
– WINNER: Karen Phipps, ‘Slowly Burning into the Equation’ #026
Royal Alexandra Hospital Support and Information Service Hub, Paisley Prize – a guaranteed purchase of an artwork.
– WINNER: Gary Craig ‘Telephone Box in the Landscape #8’ #080
The Jane Gardiner Award – a generous gift by a PAI member.
– WINNER: Jayne Stokes, ‘Full Circle’ #346
The D&L Award – a generous gift by past President, David Sutton & past Secretary, Lesley Hinde.