Jemma Appleby Wins £35,000 Charles Wollaston Award at Royal Academy Summer Exhibition
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Jemma Appleby has won the £35,000 Charles Wollaston Award at the 2026 Royal Academy Summer Exhibition for her charcoal drawing #1300615, currently displayed in Gallery VII. The award, established in 1978 and endowed by Charles Wollaston, is the most prestigious prize offered at the Summer Exhibition, given annually to the most distinguished work. Appleby expressed surprise at the recognition.
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· 2 pulledAppleby said the recognition came as a complete surprise.
She is still taking it in, by her
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