English Heritage is commissioning an England-based artist who defines themselves as either of the African diaspora, Black, African, African-Caribbean, Afro-Latinx, African-American or mixed heritage, to create a portrait celebrating the life of a person of the African diaspora whose story has contributed to England’s rich history. The deadline for completion of the portrait is Monday 5th April 2021.

An award of £2000 will be made to the selected artist for the creation of the artwork which will then become the property of English Heritage. To respond to this open call please submit a link to your work and artist CV through the form below by 9 am Monday 25th January 2021.

Deadline: 25 January 2021

Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc82nlcbbKu5Td6B0GXxLVPy67B6T4Q4sw3ATdvpKg7DYYTHg/viewform