The Ingram Prize 2026
Submit up to two artworks in any medium for consideration in this annual purchase prize.
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- closed Aug 25, 2026
- Entry fee
- Free
- Award
- Ingram Prize acquisition plus solo exhibition in 2027 for one winner; Founder's Award for one further artist; all prizewinning works acquired for The Ingram Collection
About
Overview
The Ingram Prize is an annual purchase prize for visual artists within five years of graduation from a UK-based art school. Shortlisted artists will be invited to showcase their entries in a group exhibition. All prizewinning works will be acquired for The Ingram Collection, and one prize-winner will be offered a solo exhibition in 2027.
Key dates
- Deadline: 25 August 2026
Eligibility
Open to artists over 18 who hold a formal practice-based qualification in the visual arts from a place of higher or further education awarded, and who complete their course between 1 April 2021 and 31 October 2026.
Submission
Artists may enter up to two works in any medium and any size. Entry is free.
Awards
Three artists will be selected as recipients of the Ingram Prize. One further artist will be awarded the Founder's Award. All prizewinning works will be acquired for The Ingram Collection, and one prize-winner will be offered a solo exhibition in 2027.
- Award
- Ingram Prize acquisition plus solo exhibition in 2027 for one winner; Founder's Award for one further artist; all prizewinning works acquired for The Ingram Collection
- Entry fee
- Free to enter
- Entries per artist
- Up to 2
- Eligibility
- Open to visual artists over 18 within five years of graduation from a UK-based art school, who hold a formal practice-based qualification and completed their course between 1 April 2021 and 31 October 2026.
- Audience
- Artists over 18 who are within five years of graduation from a UK-based art school
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