Jackson’s Art Prize 2026

Jackson’s Art Prize, now in its eleventh year, invites artists working in all two-dimensional techniques to enter their work and be in with the chance of winning £6,000 + £2,000 in art materials.

There are 31 awards to be won this year: First Prize, six Guest Judges Choice Awards, five Jackson’s Choice Awards, the Student, Amateur, and People’s Choice Awards, plus eight Material Awards and Runners Up supported with prizes sponsored by notable brands. Over ten seasons, the established prize has awarded more than £98,000 in prize money and shortlisted 554 works of art, supporting artists through the competition and beyond with representation on Jackson’s online art gallery.

This year’s exciting Guest Judges are Deborah Smith, Caroline Walker, Faye Wei Wei, Brogan Bertie, Max Naylor, and Eleanor Johnson.