Conceptual artists Jake and Dinos Chapman have been announced as jurors 25th John Moores Contemporary Painting Prize in Liverpool. Also judging this year will be art critic Sacha Craddock and artists Paul Morrison and Graham Crowley, both former John Moores prize-winners. First prize is 25,000 pounds and artists can register from today. Judging will take place throughout 2008 with the exhibition at the Walker running from 20 September 2008 to 4 January 2009, forming a central part of the Liverpool Biennial. Entry fee.

Contact:

Lisa Bradshaw
Walker Art Gallery
William Brown Street
Liverpool L3 8EL
United Kingdom

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http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/johnmoores
lisa.bradshaw@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk