Shortlisted artists announced for the Northern Art Prize 2010.

They are Alec Finlay (Newcastle upon Tyne), Lubaina Himid (Preston), David Jacques (Liverpool) and Haroon Mirza (Sheffield). All four artists will be showing in a group exhibition at Leeds Art Gallery from 26 November 2010 – 6 February 2011.

The winning artist will be announced on 20 January 2011, scooping the £16,500 prize money whilst each of the runners up will receive £1,500.

For further information about this year's judges and all of the nominees go to Current Prize or the blog.