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Hotel Generation – Young Digital Artists Development Programme

Hotel Generation mentors the next generation of UK digital artists during the critical early stages of their careers in the arts. The development programme selects 4 young digital artists and pairs them with a mentor as they develop an exhibition proposal for arebyte’s exhibition space. This skills-focused programme culminates in a solo exhibition at arebyte Digital Art Centre for one of the four participants, selected by a panel of leading experts from the new media art sector.

Eligibility: UK based digital artists, aged between 18-28, and at the early stage of their careers, must be available to attend the London weekend on 24th - 25th Apr 2026.

What you get:

4 online curatorial sessions with your dedicated mentor
2 online sessions with arebyte creative technologist
London Weekend 24-25 Apr 2026 (expenses covered)
£1,000 stipend (research, equipment, software, etc)
A solo show to realise your proposal if you are selected by the judging panel
Deadline 12 March 2026

The British Art Prize 2026

We are delighted to be back with The British Art Prize 2026, brought to you by STAEDTLER. Enter today for the chance to win some fabulous prizes, have your work exhibited at TWO major London galleries and be featured in Artists & Illustrators magazine.

Eligibility: This major international art competition is back with bigger prizes, broader exposure, and even more ways to get your work seen by thousands of art lovers, collectors, and curators. Open to everyone – whether you’re an amateur, emerging, or professional artist – all styles, media* and techniques will be considered.
*AI art will not be considered.

What you get: A stellar prize fund worth more than £10,000 which includes cash, art materials and a solo show at Panter & Hall's Cecil Court gallery. Winners and finalists will also feature in a special 10-page editorial in Artists & Illustrators, the UK's best-selling art magazine. All shortlisted artworks will be showcased in an exhibition at Oxo Gallery from 21-25 October 2026 in London. Shortlisted artists will also be invited to a prestigious private view reception on 22 October 2026 alongside artists, collectors, and other VIP guests.

Deadline 07 August 2026

The Cass Art Prize 2026

The Cass Art Prize 2026 champions contemporary art from the UK & the Republic of Ireland, with a £10,000 cash main prize, additional awards worth over £20,000 including a Students Award, an Art Educators Award and more! Plus a prestigious group exhibition at The Bomb Factory, Marylebone, London in autumn 2026.

Eligibility: The prize is open to all artists of all abilities based in the UK, Isle of Man, the Channel Islands (Jersey and Guernsey) & the Republic of Ireland aged 18+. Accepting all forms of 2D & 3D artworks made using analogue materials.

Not accepting photography, videography, sound art, performance art, architectural designs, NFTs, fully digital and AI artworks. Artworks which have previously won prizes or awards may not be submitted. Artworks must have been created and completed after 1st March 2023. Artists may enter up to 4 works.

What you get: The Main Winner will receive £10,000 cash, and there are 16 additional awards worth over £20,000. Shortlisted artists will be invited to take part in The Cass Art Prize 2026 Exhibition.

Works are judged by a respected panel of guest judges with extensive knowledge and experience across the art industry, including Art Historian & Author Katy Hessel, Curator, Writer & Broadcaster Ekow Eshun, Founder of Ginny on Frederick Freddie Powell and Artists Antonia Showering, Daniel Crews-Chubb, Kaye Donachie and Phoebe Boswell.

Fees: £12 for your first entry, £8 per additional entry. Students & Art Educators get discounts on entry fees.

Deadline 12 May 2026

The Paxton Centre Open Call 'Abstract: Floating Forms'

The Paxton Centre, a creative community art space and cafe in Crystal Palace invite visual artists to submit work for May-June show, 'Abstract: Floating Forms'.
An exhibition that explores movement, balance and the quiet spaces between structure and freedom. Through shifting shapes, layered textures, and expressive colour, the works evoke a sense of weightlessness and flow.

Eligibility: Visual artists who can come to Crystal Palace, SELondon

What you get: Exhibition and networking opportunity

Deadline 31 March 2026

This Love Competition

We invite artists to submit one artwork exploring the theme of love. Love connects us to people, places, objects, and moments. It is deeply personal yet universal. We seek diverse, thoughtful, and creative interpretations on what love means to you.

Who can apply: Any age, residence and nationality welcome. We invite artists of any level to submit. Any medium is also welcome, though please note the final work will need to be submitted as a high-resolution digital file so that we can print them to display for the exhibition.

What you get: The opportunity to take part in a group exhibition at Burgh House in June 2026. Burgh House is a Georgian Grade I listed building in the heart of Hampstead village, London.

Deadline 20 March 2026

The New English Art Club Open Call 2026

The New English Art Club (NEAC) invites artists worldwide, aged 18 and over, to submit artwork for the NEAC Annual Exhibition 2026 at Mall Galleries. The annual exhibition champions meaningful, observational art and offers emerging and established artists visibility within a historic and respected context.

Who can apply:
Open to artists wishing to submit work for consideration alongside members of the New English Art Club, including emerging and aspiring practitioners.

What you get:
Opportunity to exhibit alongside NEAC members, with eligibility for multiple prizes and awards worth over £10,000, including the NEAC Climate Emergency Prize.

Deadline 20 March 2026