Art Competitions in the UK - 2024

January

BP Portrait Award
Deadline: January 8, 2024
Location: National Portrait Gallery, London

Royal Society of British Artists (RBA) Annual Exhibition
Deadline: January 15, 2024
Location: Mall Galleries, London

VAO Art Prize
Deadline: January 30, 2024
Location: Chester Arts Fair, Chester

February

Derwent Art Prize
Deadline: February 1, 2024
Location: Mall Galleries, London

Harpers Bazaar Interiors Art Prize
Deadline: February 10, 2024
Location: Online

Jackson’s Open Painting Prize
Deadline: February 28, 2024
Location: Online

March

Sunny Art Prize
Deadline: March 5, 2024
Location: Sunny Art Centre, London

Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition
Deadline: March 10, 2024
Location: Royal Academy of Arts, London

Lynn Painter-Stainers Prize
Deadline: March 25, 2024
Location: Mall Galleries, London

April

Royal Watercolour Society Contemporary Watercolour Competition
Deadline: April 5, 2024
Location: Bankside Gallery, London

Wells Art Contemporary
Deadline: April 10, 2024
Location: Wells Cathedral, Wells

Pastel Society Annual Exhibition
Deadline: April 25, 2024
Location: Mall Galleries, London

May

National Open Art Competition
Deadline: May 5, 2024
Location: Online

Royal Society of Portrait Painters Annual Exhibition
Deadline: May 10, 2024
Location: Mall Galleries, London

Threadneedle Prize
Deadline: May 25, 2024
Location: Mall Galleries, London

June

David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation Wildlife Artist of the Year
Deadline: June 1, 2024
Location: Mall Galleries, London

Wales Contemporary / Cymru Gyfoes
Deadline: June 15, 2024
Location: Waterfront Gallery, Milford Haven

Royal Society of Marine Artists Annual Exhibition
Deadline: June 30, 2024
Location: Mall Galleries, London

July

Discerning Eye Exhibition
Deadline: July 5, 2024
Location: Mall Galleries, London

Sunday Times Watercolour Competition
Deadline: July 10, 2024
Location: Mall Galleries, London

New English Art Club Annual Exhibition
Deadline: July 25, 2024
Location: Mall Galleries, London

August

Black Swan Arts Open
Deadline: August 5, 2024
Location: Black Swan Arts, Frome

Hesketh Hubbard Art Society Annual Exhibition
Deadline: August 15, 2024
Location: Mall Galleries, London

Royal Institute of Oil Painters Annual Exhibition
Deadline: August 25, 2024
Location: Mall Galleries, London

September

Royal Society of Wildlife Artists Annual Exhibition
Deadline: September 5, 2024
Location: Mall Galleries, London

ING Discerning Eye Exhibition
Deadline: September 15, 2024
Location: Mall Galleries, London

Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours Annual Exhibition
Deadline: September 25, 2024
Location: Mall Galleries, London

October

Royal Society of British Artists (RBA) Bicentennial Exhibition
Deadline: October 1, 2024
Location: Mall Galleries, London

Society of Wildlife Artists Annual Exhibition
Deadline: October 10, 2024
Location: Mall Galleries, London

National Original Print Exhibition
Deadline: October 25, 2024
Location: Bankside Gallery, London

November

New Light Art Prize
Deadline: November 5, 2024
Location: Bowes Museum, County Durham

Society of Botanical Artists Annual Exhibition
Deadline: November 10, 2024
Location: Mall Galleries, London

Jerwood Drawing Prize
Deadline: November 25, 2024
Location: Jerwood Space, London

December

Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize
Deadline: December 1, 2024
Location: Trinity Buoy Wharf, London

Discerning Eye Drawing Bursary
Deadline: December 10, 2024
Location: Mall Galleries, London

Griffin Art Prize
Deadline: December 20, 2024
Location: Griffin Gallery, London

January

BP Portrait Award
Deadline: January 8, 2025
Location: National Portrait Gallery, London

Royal Society of British Artists (RBA) Annual Exhibition
Deadline: January 15, 2025
Location: Mall Galleries, London

VAO Art Prize
Deadline: January 30, 2025
Location: Chester Arts Fair, Chester

Welcome Artists!

We are thrilled to announce our Annual Art Competition! This is an opportunity for artists of all backgrounds and skill levels to showcase their creativity and passion for visual arts. Whether you are a seasoned professional or an emerging talent, we invite you to participate and share your vision.

Our competition encourages exploration and experimentation in all artistic mediums. Paintings, sculptures, drawings, photography, and mixed media are all welcome. We value originality, technical skill, and the ability to evoke emotion and thought through your art.

Here are some inspirational ideas to get you started:

While we encourage creative freedom, please ensure that your artwork is respectful and does not contain offensive content. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive environment for all participants.

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