23/04/2026
Visual Art Open 2026 ✨
Championing artists at every stage of their creative journey.
Join the 11th edition of the Visual Art Open – a major international art award celebrating emerging and established artists worldwide. With a £10,000 prize fund, the VAO offers career-enhancing opportunities, professional support, and national exposure.
Overall Winner
• £2,000 Cash Prize
• Certificate of Achievement
• Premium Annual Membership with the Visual Artists Association
• Annual Mentorship Programme
• Momentum Programme
• Solo Show in London
• London Finalist Exhibition
Category Winners
• £250 Cash Prize
• Premium Annual Membership with the Visual Artists Association
• Art Exhibition of Finalists in London
• Additional Online Promotion
• Certificate of Achievement
All Finalists
• Additional Online Promotion
• Certificate of Achievement
• Showcase your art at the Finalists Show at The Minster Building, London
• Additional Profiling through the VAA
All Submissions
• Receive promotion on social media and email coverage to 60,000+, plus an invitation to the annual finalists show, hosted at the iconic Minster Building.
Apply Now: https://www.visualartopen.com
Deadline: 10th June 2026
Discounted Entry for Student Artists & Art Educators
Showcase your art to a global audience. Apply today.
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