UK &
International
Emerging Artist
Awards
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"Art has the power to connect us — across boundaries, experiences, and perspectives. The Visual Art Open Prize is a platform that celebrates every artist’s voice, encouraging both emerging and established creatives to share their stories through their work. Together, we champion originality, nurture ambition, and honour the limitless imagination that defines our global art community.”​
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Laura O'Hare, Director, VAA
There are seven key categories for entrants to apply to, along with the People's Choice Award: ​​
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Painting
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Drawing & Illustration
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Mixed Media, Collage & Printmaking
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Photography & Digital Art
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Sculpture
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Student Artist
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Art Educator
Artists are only permitted to enter 5 artworks into the competition at a cost of £20 for 1st submission and £10 per additional artwork, totalling a maximum of £60. Students pay £8 for 1st submission, totalling a maximum of £30 for 5 artworks entered.
Application Pricing Structure:
1 Artwork = £20 / £8*
2 Artworks = £30 / £14*
3 Artworks = £40 / £20*
4 Artworks = £50 / £25*
5 Artworks = £60 / £30* *Price for Student Artists & Art Educators
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