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What Makes this event different?

There is no set theme, and artists may submit work in any medium.

New Emergence Art Prize 2026 – International Open Call for Emerging Artists

The New Emergence Art Prize 2026 is an international open call for emerging artists working in any medium. With no set theme, the prize invites artists worldwide to submit work that reflects the quality, originality, and direction of their practice.

This online prize is designed to remove geographic barriers and provide emerging artists with opportunities for visibility, recognition, and professional support.

Awards & Opportunities

The prize fund totals £5,000+, with 9 awards supporting artists through a combination of:

• Cash prizes
• Artist materials
• Mentoring opportunities
• A residency opportunity

Artists may submit up to three artworks. Submissions should represent the artist’s current practice and demonstrate strong conceptual and technical quality.

Selection Process

An independent panel of judges will select shortlisted and winning artists based on:

• Concept
• Execution
• Originality
• Overall impact

Exhibition & Sales

Shortlisted artists will be included in an online exhibition presented by New Emergence Art.

Unlike traditional gallery models, New Emergence Art operates on a 10% commission on sales, allowing artists to retain the majority of revenue while supporting platform and administrative costs.

Artists are responsible for packaging and shipping any sold works, with arrangements coordinated following sale confirmation.

Prize list

• New Emergence Art Prize 2026: Grand Prize (£1,000 cash award)
• NG Art Creative Residency: Emerging Artist Award (2-week residency in Provence, France, worth €2000)
• The Art Ladder Prize (1 year subscription to The Art Ladder mentoring programme, including two one-to-one mentorship sessions, sponsored by Parker Harris - worth £800)
• Staedtler UK Award (£300+ worth of Staedtler products)
• Rosemary & Co Award (£300 Gift Card)
• New Emergence Art Founder’s Prize (£300 cash)
• GreatArt Award (£250 worth of materials)
• Michael Harding Watercolour Prize (£150+ worth of materials)
• Michael Harding Oil Painter’s Prize (£150+ worth of materials)

Judges

The judging panel brings together three strong perspectives from across the arts. Addi Aegisdottir is the Creative Director of The Mall Galleries, home to the Federation of British Artists. Judy Clarkson, a multi award-winning figurative painter and one of The New Emergence Art Prize 2025 award recipients. Yeside Linney is an award-winning artist and former educator whose work explores heritage, landscape, identity and belonging.

Together, they bring a wealth of experience across arts leadership, contemporary practice, exhibitions, prize recognition and artist development.

Key dates

Call for entries open: 8 June 2026

Deadline: 3 August 2026

Shortlist Announced: 10 August 2026

Winners Announced: 17 August 2026

Online Exhibition: 11 August – 7 September

For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Event Website.