Who Can Apply: Visual artists within five years of graduation from a UK-based art school.
The Focus: Supporting emerging artists through work acquisition, exhibition opportunities, professional development, and residencies.
The Funding: Three purchase prizes; one Founder's Award; two London Art Fair VIP exhibition invitations; professional-practice day and residency opportunities; one prizewinner offered a solo exhibition in 2027 at Lightbox Gallery, Woking. Three purchase prizes, one Founder's Award, two London Art Fair VIP exhibition invitations, professional-practice day, and residency opportunities; one prizewinner offered a solo exhibition in 2027.
Key Requirements: Submit up to two works in any media via ArtOpps by 5 pm on 25 August 2026; no entry fee.
DeadlineTuesday, August 25, 2026
AwardThree purchase prizes; one Founder's Award; two London Art Fair VIP exhibition invitations; professional-practice day and residency opportunities; one prizewinner offered a solo exhibition in 2027 at Lightbox Gallery, Woking
Application fee$0
LocationLondon, England
ParticipationHybrid
Career stagesEmerging
Disciplinescraft/traditional arts
Application notesShortlisted artists (finalists) will be invited to showcase their entries in a group exhibition at Unit 1 Gallery | Workshop in London, 5–11 November 2026. Winners announced at the exhibition opening event on Wednesday, 4 November 2026. One prizewinner offered a solo exhibition in 2027 at Lightbox Gallery, Woking.