BTA Art Prize 2026 Entry

The BTA Art Prize 2026 is an international art prize for artist’s aged 17 & over.

BTA Art Prizes & Awards Include:

BTA Art Prize 2026 (Main Prize) - £1000 worth of supplies sponsored by Daler Rowney + £150 Cash

BTA Painting Prize 2026 - £750 worth of supplies sponsored by Michael Harding Paints

BTA Young Artist of The Year Award 2026 - £100 Voucher sponsored by Rosemary Brushes, a STABILO ARTY Creative Set sponsored by STABILO & £50 cash.

BTA Rising Star Award 2026 - Gallery representation @ Bob Cat Gallery & £100 Cash

BTA People’s Choice Award 2026 - £100 voucher for DaVinci Brushes & £50 voucher for Bromleys Art Supplies. Joint sponsorship with DaVinci Brushes & Bromleys Art Supplies

BTA One to Watch 2026 - £250 worth of supplies sponsored by Michael Harding Paints.

Who can enter?

• Works in any 2D medium – painting, drawing, printmaking, and more

• Artists based in the UK or internationally

• Amateur, emerging, and established artists

• Any theme or subject matter

We don’t accept:

• Three-dimensional or sculptural work

• Digital, computer manipulated, or AI art

• Pure photography

• Digital prints e.g. giclée