The Derwent Art Prize 2026

The Derwent Art Prize is an international art competition dedicated exclusively to celebrating excellence and innovation in contemporary pencil art. Established in 2012 by Derwent, renowned globally for its high-quality drawing materials, the competition attracts emerging and established artists from around the world who specialize in pencil as a primary medium. Participants showcase a diverse range of artworks, from meticulously detailed graphite illustrations and striking colored pencil portraits to experimental and boundary-pushing creations that incorporate graphite, charcoal, pastel, or colored pencils in both two-dimensional and three-dimensional formats.