How to enter
13th Edition ArtGeminiPrize2026
PAINTING • PHOTOGRAPHY • SCULPTURE
13th Edition ArtGeminiPrize 2026 Call For Artists – Painting Photography Sculpture
Call For Artists UK & International
The Prizes
Artist of the Year 2026 £2000
Category Prizes: Painting Prize £1000; Photography Prize £500; Sculpture Prize £500.
ArtWorks East Residency Prize – 2 Weeks Residency in London for two selected artists.
Mint Art Gallery Prize – One selected artist to exhibit at the Affordable Art Fair, London, subject to the approval of the AAF selection committee.
Shortlist Exhibition (up to 25 artists) at the Fresh Art Fair, London in January 2027
Private View & Winners Awards included.
Judging Panel
Ellie (Eleanor Wardle) Co-founder & Director Fresh Art Fair and gallery owner at the Cotswolds for 15 years; Isabel H Langtry Principal Hampstead School of Art and Founder London Sculpture Prize and artist; Dr Michael Pritchard FRPS Former CEO Royal Photographic Society UK and consultant; Dr Pwee Keng Hock Founder of the veteran gallery, Utterly Art in Singapore; Nigel Ip Freelance critic and historian. Regular contributor to Trois Crayons, FLO London and Print Quarterly; Michael Barnett London-based cultural interpreter, curator of exhibitions at sea for Saga cruise ship and Editor at Large for STATE-F22.
How to enter
• Please read the terms and conditions below carefully before completing the entry, as they will form the basis of the contract between you and the ArtGemini Prize.
• Sign up with ArtGemini Prize’s newsletter for news and updates if you have not done so yet.
• Decide on the number of works (maximum 8 entries) you wish to enter. You can submit your image now or later if you are making new work. The contest is open to all artists worldwide with no age limit.
• Acceptable mediums and genres of 2D and 3D including painting, oil, mixed media, drawing, ink, watercolour, calligraphy, original print, photography, digital art, sculpture and ceramic excluding installation and video.
Artists are encouraged to consider variety in their portfolio, submitting at least 3 works in any medium to give the judging panel an overview of their practice and themes.
• Register with CuratorSpace online to join the competition if you have not done so yet.
All submissions via CuratorSpace online platform.
• Images of works must be in jpeg format. The recommended ideal size is 2MB, with a minimum size of 250KB, maximum of 4MB. For best viewing, we recommend a maximum resolution of 300 dpi and pixel dimension of 1600 pixels or wider. Remember to provide a high-quality image, as it may be used on the website and in promotional material.
• You must include the title of your work, the year it was created, medium, and size. Maximum 2D size inclusive frame 110 x 110cm except 3D maximum size 60 x 60 x 60 cm. Limited edition print must declare the number of editions.
• Only one image of each work must be submitted.
• Any work submitted must be available for sale in the exhibition if shortlisted.
• You must state an estimated sale price of the work, including VAT if you are registered, ie the price a gallery would normally charge. The price should include ArtGeminiPrize 40% commission and cannot be amended once you have submitted your work. Sensible pricing is recommended.
• An artist statement and BIO (max 250 words) is strongly recommended.
Don’t forget to add your Instagram and Facebook accounts in your personal data, otherwise we won’t be able to tag and share your photos on social media.
• You will need a credit/debit card ready to pay via Stripe. Use your full name for reference on your payment. You do not need a Stripe account for the payment. Also, a friend can pay on your behalf.
• Please do not send your physical artwork to us unless you are notified that you are shortlisted.
• Deadline 19 October 2026
Entry Fees Early Bird (till 18 Aug 2026) Standard (till 19 Oct 2026)
• 1 entry £15 £21
• Up to 3 entries £30 £45
• Up to 5 entries £45 £65
• Up to 8 entries £60 £80
• Fees are tiered to reward earlier entries. Maximum 8 entries and entry fees are non-refundable
Key Dates
• 29 July 2026 – Submissions open
• 18 August 2026 – Early Bird closes
• 19 October 2026 – Submissions closes
• 24 November 2026 – Shortlist announcement
• 28 January 2027 – Private View & Winners Awards at Fresh Art Fair, London
• 29 – 31 January 2027 – Shortlist Exhibition at Fresh Art Fair, London