March 2026 Art Awards, Prizes, and Opportunities Announced

Multiple art competitions, awards, and residency programs have announced deadlines and winners for March 2026. The Jerwood Artist in Residence at Sir John Soane's Museum offers a £4,000 honorarium with applications closing March 31. The New English Art Club's Annual Exhibition at Mall Galleries features prizes including the £2,000 Climate Emergency Prize, with submissions due March 20. Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year Series 12 offers a £10,000 commission, closing March 23. The RISE by Henley Festival Emerging Artist Prize provides exhibition opportunities, closing March 31. Wildlife Artist of the Year, organized by the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation, awards £5,000 plus a conservation donation, closing March 24. The Young Playwrights Award at Royal Court Theatre closes April 22. The Royal Cambrian Academy of Art Open Call closes April 7. Award winners include Paddington the Musical winning nine What's on Stage Awards, and the Women's Prize for Fiction longlist was revealed with the shortlist announcement set for April 22.