Who can apply to The New Emergence Art Prize 2026?

International open call for emerging artists. Artists may submit work in any medium.

What does The New Emergence Art Prize 2026 offer?

Over £5,000 in prizes, including a £1,000 cash award, a 2-week residency in Provence, France (worth €2000), a 1-year mentoring program (worth £800), and various material awards from Staedtler UK, Rosemary & Co, GreatArt, Michael Harding Watercolour, and Michael Harding Oil Painter’s Prize. Shortlisted artists will be featured in an online exhibition.

Prize

The New Emergence Art Prize 2026

Name: The New Emergence Art Prize 2026
Start: 2026-07-23
End: 2026-08-03
Location: Online

New Emergence Art · Online

Deadline: Aug 3
Award: Over £5,000 in prizes, including a £1,000 cash award, a 2-week residency in Provence, France (worth €2000), a 1-year mentoring program (worth £800), and various material awards from Staedtler UK, Rosemary & Co, GreatArt, Michael Harding Watercolour, and Michael Harding Oil Painter’s Prize. Shortlisted artists will be featured in an online exhibition.
Entry fee: $15.00
Eligibility: International open call for emerging artists. Artists may submit work in any medium.
Location: Online

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The New Emergence Art Prize 2026 is an international open call for emerging artists, accepting submissions in any medium with no set theme. Presented online, the prize aims to remove geographic barriers and provide global artists with recognition, visibility, and professional support. The total prize fund exceeds £5,000, distributed across nine awards including cash prizes, artist materials, mentoring, and a residency opportunity. Shortlisted artists will be featured in an online exhibition, with New Emergence Art taking a reduced 10% commission on sales.

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply to The New Emergence Art Prize 2026?: International open call for emerging artists. Artists may submit work in any medium.
What does The New Emergence Art Prize 2026 offer?: Over £5,000 in prizes, including a £1,000 cash award, a 2-week residency in Provence, France (worth €2000), a 1-year mentoring program (worth £800), and various material awards from Staedtler UK, Rosemary & Co, GreatArt, Michael Harding Watercolour, and Michael Harding Oil Painter’s Prize. Shortlisted artists will be featured in an online exhibition.
When is the application deadline?: The deadline is 3 August 2026.
Is there an application fee?: Application fee: $15.00.

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