Sir William Orpen Prize 2026 — Self-Portrait Competition, €5,000 Prize Fund and Dublin Exhibition
November 27, 2026 (36 days left)
Dublin, Ireland
Dublin, IrelandFree: the link to apply at the organiser and a reminder before the deadline.
Annual self-portrait prize in honour of the Stillorgan-born painter Sir William Orpen.
Benefits
Total prize fund of €5,000 (cash and/or vouchers) for the top three; exhibition of the top 30 self-portraits at the United Arts Club, Dublin (January – 3 February 2027).
Eligibility
Irish artists living in Ireland or abroad and overseas artists living in Ireland; self-portraits in any medium other than digital, maximum 60cm.
Award
€5,000 prize fund (top three) + exhibition
Application fee
£10 per entry, non-refundable
Free: the link to apply at the organiser and a reminder before the deadline.