The Jackson’s Art Prize 2026 is open for artwork submissions

  • Grant, Award, Competition
  • Partial Funding Type
  • Deadline in 2 months
https://www.jacksonsart.com/artprize/enter-2026/
  December 01, 2025

About Opportunity

The internationally recognized Jackson’s Art Prize invites submissions from emerging and established artists worldwide for its 11th edition in 2026. This year’s call accepts works produced in traditional two-dimensional media, including painting, drawing, printmaking, and related practices, with no thematic or conceptual restrictions. In contrast, three-dimensional or sculptural works, digital or computer-manipulated pieces, and AI-generated art are not eligible. An international selection jury will review all submissions and evaluate shortlisted artists, who will be awarded cash prizes across several categories.

About Organizer

Jackson’s Art Prize is an annual international competition, established in 2016, with the aim of highlighting outstanding artistic talent within the Jackson’s community. Since its inception, the prize has received 76,793 entries, from which 4,455 artworks have been longlisted and 554 shortlisted. To date, the competition has awarded more than £98,000 in prizes.

Details

The Jury of Jackson’s Art Prize consists:

  • Deborah Smith — Curator, former Director of the Arts Council Collection

  • Caroline Walker — Contemporary Scottish painter

  • Faye Wei Wei — Painter, featured in British Vogue’s ‘One to Watch’

  • Brogan Bertie — Winner of Sky Portrait Artist of the Year 2024

  • Max Naylor —Tutor at Royal Drawing School, first ever winner of Jackson’s Art Prize 2016

  • Eleanor Johnson — Painter, winner of Jackson’s Art Prize 2025

Eligibility:

  • All emerging and professional visual and fine artists from across the globe can apply for this prize

Participation fee:

  • There is submission fee of £5

Award/prize: 

  • First Prize: £6,000 + £2,000 in art materials

  • Jackson’s Choice Awards (×5): £1,000 in art materials each

  • Judge’s Choice Awards (×6): £1,000 in art materials each

  • People’s Choice Award: £1,000 in art materials

  • Student Award: £500 in art materials

  • Amateur Award: £500 in art materials

  • Artworks for sale

Application requirements:

  • Online application form in English

  • CV/portfolio 

  • Artist statement

  • Artwork images and description

The submission closes:

  • 11 February, 2026

Specifications

Opportunity Types
Grant, Award, Competition
Deadline
11 February, 2026
Funding Type
Partial
Open to
Worldwide