He was a governor of the Mall Galleries (2000-2006).

It is one of the largest art prizes in the UK and was launched by the Mall Galleries in 2008.

The location for the annual exhibitions was changed to the Mall Galleries in 1981, when building works prevented use of the Guildhall.

In 1998 five original works were selected for an exhibition at London's Mall Gallery entitled "Art of the Imagination".

Societies that have exhibited at the Mall Galleries include:

Prizes which have been awarded at the Mall Galleries include:

In 2012 the final exhibition took place at the Mall Galleries in London.

Clare, who is 30 and an art tutor, attended the presentation ceremony at The Mall Galleries, London last week.

Entries must be submitted to the Mall Galleries, London, by Oct 31.

Annual exhibition will take place at the Mall Galleries, London from May 12 to 27.