“Being a part of New Light is a rewarding way of realising my long-held dream of creating a centre of excellence for art in the region.”

Our patron Valeria Sykes has generously supported New Light from its conception. A self-taught artist herself, it was Valeria’s love of art and belief in Annette’s vision that helped make New Light a reality.

Valeria financially supports the charity in all its work. The £10,000 Valeria Sykes Award is the main prize at the New Light Prize Exhibition and Valeria also selects the winner of the Patron’s Choice Award.

Yorkshire-born and still resident in the county, Valeria is committed to supporting practising artists in the North of England and supporting them in their work.