The British Art Prize 2026

UK

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.

Shortlisted artists will also be invited to a prestigious private view reception on 22 October 2026 alongside artists, collectors and other VIP guests

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. Note if you are applying on behalf of an artist who is 18 or under, you will be asked for further details.

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.