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title: Visual Art Open 2026
description: International art prize with £10,000 fund and finalists' exhibition at London's Minster Building. Open to artists worldwide across all disciplines.
url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/5970ca4d-85fc-4689-a340-9d67152a7ce2
type: program
status: closed
createdAt: "2026-05-25"
updatedAt: "2026-10-21"
programType: Prize/award
organization: Hungarian Visual Artists of Canada - HuVAC
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/hungarian-visual-artists-of-canada-huvac
deadline: "2026-06-11"
entryFee: 20 USD
location: Minster Building, London, United Kingdom
isOnline: false
compensationRange: £10,000 prize fund; winners and finalists also receive professional development, VAA membership, and mentorship
disciplines:
  - drawing
  - mixed media
  - painting
  - sculpture
  - photography
  - digital art
careerStages:
  - Emerging artist
  - Established
---

# Visual Art Open 2026

**Hosted by:** Hungarian Visual Artists of Canada - HuVAC

**Type:** Prize/award | **Location:** Minster Building, London, United Kingdom | **Deadline:** June 11, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $20

## About This Program

The Visual Art Open (VAO) is an international art prize designed to celebrate and elevate artists at every stage of their creative journey. With a £10,000 prize fund and a prestigious finalists' exhibition at London's iconic Minster Building, the VAO provides global visibility and meaningful career advancement. Artists benefit from expert judging across galleries, museums, media, and academia, ensuring a broad and credible evaluation of their work. Beyond cash awards, winners and finalists gain access to professional development programmes, VAA membership benefits, mentorship, and extensive online promotion to a community of over 60,000 art lovers, curators, and collectors. Open to artists worldwide and committed to inclusivity, the VAO offers categories spanning painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, digital art, and more. Every entrant receives exposure across social platforms and email features, making the prize a powerful platform for emerging and established artists alike.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Career Stage:** Emerging artist, Established
- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** drawing, mixed media, painting, sculpture, photography, digital art
- **Note:** Open to artists worldwide and committed to inclusivity. Open to artists at every stage of their creative journey.

## Compensation & Benefits

£10,000 prize fund; winners and finalists also receive professional development, VAA membership, and mentorship

**Includes:** Prize

## Timeline

- **Opens:** May 25, 2026
- **Deadline:** June 11, 2026

## How to Apply