Nominations are sought from the public as to the person from the field of visual arts (including architecture and craftspeople) who ought to be featured on the next £20 Bank of England, with nominations closing on 19 July.
The Bank of England writes:
On 19 May 2015, the Bank opened a two-month nomination period in which members of the public can suggest who they would like to feature on the next £20 banknote.
The next £20 banknote will celebrate Britain’s achievements in the visual arts and we would like the public to nominate who they would like to feature on the note
The Bank is seeking nominations so the Banknote Character Advisory Committee can consider a wide range of potential characters. The decision will be based on the strength of the contribution of the nominees, not on the number of times they were nominated, so please do not send multiple nominations for the same character. It is possible to nominate more than one individual.
You can also send your nominations via post to: The Banknote Education Team, Bank of England, Threadneedle Street, London, EC2R 8AH.
The visual arts is broadly defined and covers architects, artists, ceramicists, craftspeople, designers, fashion designers, filmmakers, photographers, printmakers, and sculptors. Their areas form part of our everyday lives, from the buildings around us to the artwork that inspires us, the clothes we wear and the objects we use.
Britons have been at the forefront of the visual arts for many centuries and we hope you will nominate someone who you think has shaped the UK.
