Women In Art Prize CIC · 9th Annual Edition
Women In Art
Prize 2026.
Celebrating the vision and mastery of female artists worldwide — painters, photographers, sculptors, illustrators, printmakers, and mixed-media artists.
01 / 04
£9,000+
In cash prizes
02 / 04
25
Finalists selected
03 / 04
5+
Gallery exhibitions
04 / 04
2
Artist residencies
§ 01 — Manifesto
Empowering
female voices.
The Women in Art Prize discovers and elevates emerging female artists across the UK and overseas. We bridge the gap between traditional prestige and digital accessibility.
Now in its 9th annual edition, the Prize awards cash prizes, solo exhibitions, residencies and international press features to 25 finalists each year. It is open to female visual artists worldwide.
Read full manifesto →§ 02 — Categories
Six disciplines.
One Prize.
Painting
Oils, acrylics, mixed media on canvas, panel and board.
Photography
Fine-art, documentary, experimental and conceptual photography.
Sculpture
3D works in any material — bronze, ceramic, mixed media.
Printmaking
Etching, screen-print, lithography, woodcut and digital print.
Illustration
Editorial, narrative, conceptual illustration.
Mixed Media & Digital
Digital art, moving image, and works across multiple media.
§ 03 — The Prizes
What's at stake.
§ Overall Winner · Women In Art Prize
Magical Morocco
Art Retreat.
Hosted by Rosso Emerald Crimson · 12–18 October 2026
An immersive week-long art retreat in Mirleft, Morocco — guided by artist Rosso Emerald Crimson.
What's Included
- —45+ hours of guided painting practice and one-to-one feedback
- —Learn to merge Realism and Abstract art — developing your own artistic language
- —7 nights in stunning ocean-front villas with panoramic sea views
- —All meals catered by private chefs (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- —Airport transfers (Agadir) included
- —Use of pool, jacuzzi, spa, and all villa amenities
- —Private WhatsApp group to connect before the retreat
- —A circle of artists from around the world, sharing work, stories, and inspiration
Painting First Prize
£1,000
The Women In Art Initiative.
Photography First Prize
£1,000
Eve Arnold Award. Featured in Photo London digital magazine.
Sculpture Prize
£1,000
First Prize for Sculpture.
Digital & Moving Image
£1,000
Solo Exhibition at TAEX.
Printmaking Prize
£1,000
Dedicated page on printed-editions.com for 3 months.
The Susan Angoy Award
£2,000
Awarded to a female artist of African and Caribbean heritage.
Young Woman Artist
Award
For artists 25 years and under.
Best Overseas Artist
£1,000
Open to all artists outside the UK.
Hosking Houses Residency
Residency
Up to one month free residency in Warwickshire (artists 40+). Open 2027 / 2028.
Hampstead School of Art Prize
Exhibition
Abstract Painting Prize — exhibition at Hampstead School of Art.
Art on a Postcard
Exhibition
All 25 finalists exhibited.
§ 04 — The Panel
Meet the judges.
Lee Sharrock
Founder of Cultralee
Jo Brooks
Global Arts Agent & Publicist
Stefanie De Regel
Director of TAEX Digital
Katy Richfield
Head of Art Curation
§ 05 — Timeline
Key dates for
Prize 2026.
01 / 04
8 March 2026
Open Call
Submissions open on International Women's Day across all six categories.
02 / 04
30 June 2026
Deadline
Entries close 30 June 2026 at midnight BST.
03 / 04
August 2026
Shortlist
25 finalists announced and notified by email.
04 / 04
September 2026
Exhibition
Shortlist exhibition opens in London.
Ready to apply?
Enter the
2026 Prize.
Open to female visual artists worldwide. Submissions open International Women's Day — 8 March 2026 — via the Women In Art Prize CIC website.