Drawing of the Year

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May 31, 20264:59 PM PDT

Applying now11 artists

This program is no longer accepting applications.

Closed

Applications close

May 31, 20264:59 PM PDT

Applying now11 artists

This program is no longer accepting applications.

Deadline: May 31, 2026Closed
Location: Online
Funding: £500–£9,000Prize
Program: Prize/awardMultiple Equal Awards

About the program

“Drawing and visual representation related to the built environment — across drafting, hand drawing, hybrid, illustration, modelling, and visualisation”

The Drawing of the Year Awards celebrate the very best in visual representation, and the rewards are just as exceptional - six category winners will receive exclusive prize collections worth over £9,000 GBP each!* Winners will also share a cash prize pool of £3,000 GBP to support the next stage of your creative career! From cutting-edge software and professional grade hardware made for architects and designers, to industry-leading tools, creative materials, and design resources, these prize packages are designed to elevate your creative practice, push your creativity further and refine your visual craft

What's included

£500up to £9,000Prize

Six category winners each receive prize collections worth over £9,000 GBP (hardware, software, materials), plus a shared cash pool of £3,000 GBP (£500 per winner). Total prize pool £100,000 GBP.

Compensation details

Each of six category winners (Drafted, Hand Drawn, Hybrid, Illustrated, Modelled, Visualised) receives a prize package worth over £9,000 GBP including HP workstation hardware, Huion drawing tablets, D5 180-Day PRO licence, Winsor & Newton materials, Leuchtturm1917 notebooks, Anglepoise lamps, AIAIAI headphones, Thames & Hudson books, and £500 GBP cash. Top 250 works receive a 180-Day PRO D5 licence.

Prize & award details

Prize structureMultiple Equal Awards

Number of awards6

Non-monetary benefitsExhibition in London, Sydney, and New York · Publication in Ideas Pocketbook 2026 · 180-Day PRO D5 Render licence (top 250 works) · Feature in London Creates 2026 · International publication on ARCHISOURCE website and social media · Bespoke physical award designed by ARCHISOURCE

Eligibility

International

Disciplines: Drawing

Requirements

Submit works for judging across six categories: Drafted, Hand Drawn, Hybrid, Illustrated, Modelled, and Visualised. Works must relate to the built environment. Judged on: originality of approach, style and/or content; use of media; aesthetic qualities; ability to represent and communicate intent or narrative; extent of impact and proposition.

International eligibility. Works must relate to the built environment. Open to all career stages.

Timeline

Applications close
May 31, 2026
4:59 PM PDT

How selection works

Evaluation criteria

Originality of approach, style and/or content
Use of media
Aesthetic qualities

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