Continuing to share and exhibit your work is an important part of artistic development, and there are many opportunities to help you do just that. This roundup brings together open calls and prizes that could help expand your portfolio, gain exposure, and secure funding for future projects.
British Art Prize 2025
An open competition for UK and international artists with a prize fund worth over £10,000 and a London exhibition. All styles, media and techniques are welcome – from painting and drawing to textiles, printmaking and mixed media. Collaborative works are accepted. No AI-generated art or reproductions.
Deadline: 19 September 2025
Who can apply: Emerging and professional artists worldwide
Prize: Over £10,000 and a London exhibition
Anthology Art Competition
Run by Anthology magazine, this annual award champions both established and emerging visual artists. Open to painting, printmaking, mixed media, photography and digital media, with no set theme. Works aligned to the magazine’s aesthetic are encouraged.
Deadline: 31 October 2025
Who can apply: Artists worldwide across all career stages
Prize: Publication in Anthology magazine
The Homiens Art Prize
An international prize awarding $12,000 annually, with winners selected every three months. Open to all artists, art forms, and themes, providing consistent support and recognition throughout the year.
Deadline: 1 September 2025
Who can apply: Artists worldwide, all art forms
Prize: $12,000 awarded annually in quarterly cycles
The Ingram Prize
Celebrating the work of graduating artists in the first years of their careers, The Ingram Collection’s annual Purchase Prize Exhibition is open to any medium. Winners have their work acquired for the Collection.
Deadline: 15 September 2025
Who can apply: Artists within five years of graduating from a UK art school
Prize: Inclusion in the Ingram Collection and Purchase Prize exhibition
Derwent Art Prize, 2026
A global celebration of art created in pencil, from graphite to coloured and water-soluble varieties. The exhibition takes place at gallery@OXO in London, with £13,500 in prizes.
Deadline: 13 January 2026
Who can apply: Artists worldwide
Prize: £13, 500 prize money and a London exhibition