Jackson's Art Prize 2027
Submissions are open
An international open call for amateur, emerging, and established artists working in painting, drawing, printmaking, and more.
Early Bird entry £5 until 10 January · Submissions close 10 February
Affordable Art Fair, Hampstead, 2024
Key dates
Jackson's Art Prize 2027
- 10 NovSubmissions openYou are here
- 10 JanEarly Bird ends
- 10 FebSubmissions close
- 5 MarLonglist announced
- 10 MarShortlist announced + People’s Choice vote
- 22 MarPeople’s Choice vote closes
- 23 Mar–1 AprWinners announced
- 5–9 MayAffordable Art Fair
- 29 Jun–4 JulBankside exhibition
16,280
entries in 2026
110
countries
31
awards
2
London exhibitions
Why enter
An accessible contemporary open call for 2D artists of every kind
Every entry fee goes directly towards covering running costs, the prize fund, and exhibitions.
The 2027 competition is sponsored by Sipsmith
First Prize
£6,000
+ £2,000 art materials, a filmed studio interview and a seat on the 2028 guest judging panel
Awards
31 prizes
Including materials from top brands
Exhibit
Two London shows
Affordable Art Fair, Hampstead and Bankside Gallery
Students
One free entry
How to claim it →
First Prize 2026
Angela Lizon, Essex Emerald
Oil on canvas, 8 x 10 cm | 3.1 x 3.9 in
“Humorous, punchy, and original, Essex Emerald left a strong impression on the judging panel.”
Jackson’s Judging Panel
2026 prize-winners
Chosen from 16,280 entries
Oil Award
Yeji Lee
The Temperature of the Night
Caroline Walker’s Choice
Katya Granova
Picnic on the Meadow
People’s Choice Award
Sunkyung Baek
Lights on a Wet Road
Jackson’s Choice Award
Anupa Gardner
Keeper of Plants
Pastel Award
Nikki Johnson
View From the A74
Brogan Bertie’s Choice
Danny Cameron
The Madonna of the Rose Garden
Guest judges 2027
Each Guest Judge selects their own winner from the longlist
Sixth judge to be announced
Jim Moir
Artist and broadcaster
Photo © Harry Dent | Bryter.Digital
Jennifer Higgie
Writer and critic, former editor of Frieze magazine
Georgia Spray
Curator and founder of Partnership Editions
Will Jarvis
Independent curator, founder of Gertrude
Angela Lizon
Artist, winner of Jackson’s Art Prize 2026
To be announced
Sixth guest judge
Exhibitions
Shortlisted and prize-winning work, shown in London
5 – 9 May 2027 · Hampstead
Affordable Art Fair
A selection of shortlisted and prize-winning works at the Affordable Art Fair, Hampstead.
29 June – 4 July 2027 · Bankside
Bankside Gallery
The finalists’ exhibition at Bankside Gallery, 48 Hopton St, London, including the 2027 First Prize winner.
“As one of the largest open call competitions of its kind, Jackson’s Art Prize showcases exceptional new talent in painting from all over the world, providing artists with a vital platform.”
“Winning Jackson’s Art Prize has been the most wonderful experience for me. The prize money has made a huge difference… it’s allowed me time in the studio to experiment and push my practice further.”
