Compete British Art Prize
Opportunity Description
International Deadline: August 7, 2026 – Artists & Illustrators is delighted to be back with The British Art Prize 2026. Enter today for the chance to win prizes worth over £10,000, a solo exhibition at a major London gallery and be featured in our magazine.
This major international art competition will expose winning artists of all levels to a far-reaching platform to gain valuable publicity and recognition for their work. Open to everyone – whether you’re an amateur, emerging or professional artist – all styles, media* and techniques will be considered.
The British Art Prize offers an unprecedented level of national exposure and the chance for artists to sell their artwork to a combined audience of almost a million art lovers and collectors. There is also a whopping prize fund which includes cash prizes, and shortlisted artists will be included in our exhibition at OXO Gallery from 21-25 October 2026.
ELIGIBILITY
All styles, media and techniques will be considered. Entries may include paintings, drawings, textile, prints or mixed media. Collaborative artworks can be submitted. No giclée reproductions, or copies of original works generated in other media will be accepted.
Exhibits must be original, the artist must have all rights to the work. Open to everyone – whether you’re an amateur, emerging or professional artist.
Each artwork (even if made of several pieces, e.g. diptychs/triptychs) must not exceed a total of 275cm x 275cm (including the frame) and must not project more than 50cm from the wall.
AWARDS
- First Prize – The overall winner of the British Art Prize will receive a £2,000 cash prize and a solo exhibition at Panter and Hall’s Cecil Court Gallery. Plus a bundle of STAEDTLER art materials and a six-page feature in a future issue of Artists & Illustrators. The winning artwork will also be displayed at the exhibition at Oxo Gallery from 21-25 October 2026.
- Second Prize –A £500 cash prize, £750 worth of Derwent art materials and inclusion in the Artists & Illustrators British Art Prize winners’ special issue where a branded 10-page editorial will include images of all the shortlist and winners. The winning painting will also be displayed at the exhibition at Oxo Gallery from 21-25 October 2026.
- Third Prize – £750 worth of Royal Talens art materials and inclusion in the British Art Prize winners’ special issue where a branded 10-page editorial will include images of all the shortlist and winners. The winning painting will also be displayed at the exhibition at Oxo Gallery from 21-25 October 2026.
- The Raw Umber Studio – £750 cash prize and inclusion in the Artists & Illustrators British Art Prize winners’ special issue where a branded 10-page editorial will contain images of all the shortlist and winners. The winning painting will also be displayed at the exhibition at Oxo Gallery from 21-25 October 2026.
- The Clairefontaine People’s Choice Award – £1,000 worth of Clairefontaine products and an exclusive six-page feature in a future issue of Artists & Illustrators. The winning painting will also be displayed at the exhibition at Oxo Gallery from 21-25 October 2026.
ENTRY FEE
The entry fee for the first artwork is £24 and £19 for any additional artwork.
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