The New Emergence Art Prize 2026

The New Emergence Art Prize 2026 is an international open call for emerging artists. There is no set theme, and artists may submit work in any medium. The prize fund is worth over £5,000, with 9 awards including; cash prizes, materials, mentoring and a residency. Judges will consider concept, execution, originality & impact. Who can apply:Open to all artist worldwide, working in any medium. What you get: 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 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) Entry Fee:£15 for 1 artwork; £25 for 2 artworks; £30 for 3 artworks. Deadline 03 August 2026 Organiser: New Emergence Art Locations: Online Apply Back to all artist opportunties Artist opportunities closing soon 17.07.2026 — Collaboration: From Studio to Home - Home Décor Collaboration with VivaTerra and RevArt 17.07.2026 — Competition: E.SUN Art Awards 2026 19.07.2026 — Artist in Residence: VFA Sonic Connections Residency 2027 19.07.2026 — Artist in Residence: EL SPACE: Mediterranean Futures Residency 2026 19.07.2026 — Artist in Residence: Textile Marathon Residency / Bloomsbury Festival Subscribe to our newsletter And receive more editorial like this directly to your inbox. Partners