Guildford Festival of the Arts 2026

About the Open Call

The Guildford Festival of the Arts is inviting submissions from artists for the 2026 festival. We are accepting any and all visual art mediums that can be displayed in a gallery or on a screen. No specified theme. Selected artists have the opportunity to sell their work through the festival (subject to a 15% commission).

What is Offered

1st Prize: £1000, Runner-up: £500, Student Winner: £150 (gift voucher), Public Vote Winner: Exhibition Opportunity

Requirements

Applicants must be 18+ for the general open call. Students have a separate category. Only one submission allowed per artist. For series/installations, send one image representing the whole.

How to Apply

Submit via the online forms available at https://www.guildfordfestivalofthearts.co.uk/get-involved/open-call or https://www.guildfordfestivalofthearts.co.uk/get-involved/student-open-call