Key Dates

Tuesday 8th December 2026 | Deadline for submissions (5pm)

Tuesday 22nd December 2026 | Longlist announced

Friday 5th February 2027 | Shortlist announced

Saturday 10th April 2027 | Delivery of selected work to RWS Gallery (11am - 5pm)

Monday 12th April 2027 | Delivery of selected work to Bankside Gallery (11am - 5pm)

Wednesday 14th April 2027 | RWS Gallery Private view and prize-giving (by invitation only)

Thursday 15th April 2027 | Bankside Gallery Private view and prize-giving (by invitation only)

Friday 16th April - Monday 3rd May 2027 | Exhibition of successful entries at Bankside Gallery & RWS Gallery

Tuesday 4th May 2027 | Collection of unsold works from Bankside Gallery & RWS Gallery (11am - 5pm)

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