Grants & Fellowships / Verified 2 September 2026
The 9th John Ruskin Prize offers £9,500 in total awards across four categories, with the largest prizes at £3,000. Open worldwide to emerging and established creatives, with a separate under-26 category. Deadline: November 15, 2026. No entry fee.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. November 15, 2026
“Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 5pm GMT”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“none (page mentions no fee)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
What you get. A total of £9,500 in prize money: 1st Prize £3,000; Ruskin Mill Trust Prize £3,000; Chelsea Arts Club Trust Prize £2,500; Alan Davidson Under 26 Prize £1,000
“Up to £9,500 in prize money across four categories: £3,000 (1st Prize), £3,000 (Ruskin Mill Trust Prize for functional objects), £2,500 (Chelsea Arts Club Trust Prize for mid-career artists), £1,000 (Under 26 Prize).”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Who can apply. Open to emerging and established creatives worldwide; one category (The Alan Davidson Under 26 Prize) specifically for artists under 26.
“Open to emerging and established creatives worldwide”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose.
“Panel of art industry experts including Adam Nathaniel Furman, Clare Twomey MBE, Ishbel Myerscough, and Nichola Johnson OBE FSA. Up to 80 artists will be shortlisted.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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