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The Artist Prize 2026
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The Artist Prize 2026

The Artist Prize (Firstsite)

July 8, 2026United Kingdom

200-artist longlist via ~80 UK curators; shortlisted shipping up to £1,000; group exhibition Jan 30 – May 16, 2027 at Firstsite.

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200-artist longlist via ~80 UK curators; shortlisted shipping up to £1,000; group exhibition Jan 30 – May 16, 2027 at Firstsite.

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UK-based artists 18+; work from last 2 years; all career stages and mediums.

Dates & details

Deadline
July 8, 2026 at midday
Programme dates
Submissions close July 8, 2026; shortlist Oct 25, 2026
Costs to the artist
£14–£39 depending on tier and number of works
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£30,000 winner + Firstsite solo show 2028; 20 shortlisted @ £350 fee + group show
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£14–£18 standard/late (1 work)

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