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Valentine’s Eve Young Masters Benefit Jazz Concert 2025
13 Feb 2025 6.30-9pm
Cynthia Corbett Gallery
London .
Thomas Macgregor, The Best Men, 2022, Oil on canvas
Overview
Valentine’s Young Masters Benefit Jazz Concert 2025 6.30-9pm
Address: The Exhibitionist Hotel, 8-10 Queensberry Place London SW7 2EA
The venue is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
You are cordially invited to join us a magical evening of art and jazz at the enchanting Exhibitionist Hotel, hosted by our founder and director Cynthia Valianti Corbett. All proceeds from this event support Young Masters. As a not-for-profit initiative, we rely on purchases and donations; by purchasing a ticket, or an artwork, you’ll make a real difference to our programme.
The Young Masters Valentine’s Eve Jazz Benefit Concert was nothing short of spectacular; a celebration of talent, creativity, and the incredible community that makes it all possible. We’ve been eagerly anticipating this moment, and it exceeded every expectation. A huge thank you to our generous sponsors and supporters, including Dr. Chris Blatchley, Lady Jill Shaw Ruddock, The Ruddock Foundation for the Arts, The Rudolph Blume Foundation, Brownhill Insurance Group and The Kirsh Foundation. Your commitment to emerging talent continues to shape the future of contemporary art.
We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Young Masters Awards 2025, honoring the exceptional achievements of artists from around the globe. With sincere gratitude to our generous sponsors, these awards celebrate the diversity, creativity, and dedication of emerging talent.
Young Masters Woman Artist Award 2025 – Emilia Momen
Generously sponsored by Dr. Chris Blatchley, the Young Masters Woman Artist Award recognizes the extraordinary contributions of women in the arts. This year, we are proud to honor Emilia Momen for her remarkable and innovative work.
Highly Commended: Blair Martin Cahill, Kelsey Shultis, Lucy Newman and Alexandra Baraitser.
Young Masters Ruddock Foundation for the Arts Award 2025 – Carlton Scott Sturgill
Generously sponsored by The Ruddock Foundation for the Arts, the Young Masters Ruddock Foundation for the Arts Award honours outstanding artistic achievement. We are pleased to announce Carlton Scott Sturgill as the recipient for his exceptional body of work.
Young Masters Rudolph Blume Foundation Acquisition Award 2025 – Sarah Jane Moon
Generously sponsored by Brad Blume, art collector and President of The Rudolph Blume Foundation, the Rudolph Blume Foundation Acquisition Award celebrates exceptional creativity. This year, Sarah Jane Moon has been selected for her distinctive and captivating contributions to contemporary art.
Highly Commended: Jo Holdsworth, James Robert Morrison and Cristina Schek.
Young Masters People’s Choice Award 2025 – Cristina Schek (First Prize Winner) and Alexandra Baraitser (Second Prize Winner)
Generously sponsored by The Brownhill Insurance Group, the People’s Choice Award reflects the admiration and support of the public. We are delighted to announce Cristina Schek as the First Prize Winner and Alexandra Baraitser as Second Prize Winner.
Find out more here.
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The Young Masters Art Prize is a not-for-profit international curatorial platform and art initiative, founded in 2009 by gallerist Cynthia Valianti Corbett, owner of Cynthia Corbett Gallery. This unique initiative aims to highlight emerging artists of any gender, age, or nationality, working in any media. Young Masters celebrates artistic skill and innovation, with awareness of the Old Masters and art of the past. We strive to offer talented artists global visibility and support.