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VISUAL ART OPEN 2026
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Art Display

There are six key categories for entrants to apply to: ​​

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  • Painting

  • Drawing & Illustration

  • Mixed Media, Collage & Printmaking

  • Photography & Digital Art

  • Student Artist & Art Educator

  • Sculpture

 

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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Entry Guidelines​

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  • Please ensure you have read and accepted the Terms and conditions 

  • You must be 16 years or older to enter. Entrants under 18 must have permission from a legal guardian.

  • All submitted work must be solely created by the registered artist.

  • Acceptable media include: drawing, printing, painting, photography, digital art, sculpture, Mixed Media and video.

  • Submission fees: £20 for the first entry, £10 for each additional entry (up to 5 total). Student Artists: £8 for the first entry.

  • All work must have been created within the last three years.

  • Any artwork previously sold is not eligible for entry.

  • Full details of each work must be provided, including title, dimensions, and a description.

  • Submissions must not exceed 2.4m in any dimension. Artwork larger than 2.4m will not be allowed in the exhibition.

  • Shortlisted artists must ensure their artwork is available for shipping to London, UK, in October and have valid public liability insurance.

  • if you have and questions on the guidelines please email info@visualartopen.com

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