UK & International Emerging Artist Awards (VAO26)
Visual Art Open
£20 Application Fee
About the Open Call
The Visual Art Open Prize is a platform that celebrates every artist’s voice, encouraging both emerging and established creatives to share their stories through their work. Categories include Painting, Drawing & Illustration, Mixed Media, Collage & Printmaking, Photography & Digital Art, Sculpture, Student Artist, and Art Educator.
What is Offered
£10,000 total prize fund.
Requirements
Artists are permitted to enter a maximum of 5 artworks. Fees vary based on number of entries and student status.
How to Apply
Submit applications via the online portal at https://visual-artists.org/vao26-application-page/
Key Information
Deadline
June 10, 2026
Location
London, United Kingdom
Categories
PaintingPhotographyNew MediaSculpture
Compensation
paid