Juried Exhibitions & Competitions / Verified 2 September 2026
The John Ruskin Prize accepts submissions from artists, designers, and makers worldwide (age 18+) for work made within the past four years responding to "Not for Present Delight." Entry costs $32; deadline is 17 November 2026. Four winners share £9,500 in prizes and exhibition at Trinity Buoy Wharf, London, January–February 2027.
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Deadline. November 17, 2026
“Tuesday 17 November 2026, 5pm”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. $32 entry (currency unconfirmed)
“$32 entry”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. Cash prizes + selected-artist exhibition at Trinity Buoy Wharf (Jan-Feb 2027); winners announced 27 Jan 2027
“Monetary prizes: £3,000 (1st Prize), £1,000 (Alan Davidson Under 26 Prize), £3,000 (Ruskin Mill Trust Prize), £2,500 (Chelsea Arts Club Award). Artists may sell work at exhibition (The Big Draw takes 30% commission).”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Who can apply. Artists, designers and makers of all nationalities, amateur or professional, aged 18 and over, working anywhere in the world. Work must have been made no more than 4 years ago.
“Artists, designers and makers of all nationalities, amateur or professional, aged 18 and over, working anywhere in the world”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose. Juried
“Selection panel selects work for inclusion in exhibition at Trinity Buoy Wharf, London.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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