In its inaugural year, The Hogarth Prize invites UK-based artists and makers to enter works in any medium suitable for wall display – from painting and printmaking to photography and mixed media.
With a top prize of £3,000 and a solo exhibition at Hogarth’s House in Chiswick, London, this new annual award celebrates outstanding contemporary British artwork that combines traditional techniques with original thought.
Deadline for online submissions: Tuesday 2 June 2026, 5pm.
About The Hogarth Prize
Named for one of Britain’s most influential artists – a painter, engraver, writer and businessman known for his sharp social commentary and outspoken resistance to the artistic establishment – The Hogarth Prize honours his legacy of invention, challenge, and rebellion.
William Hogarth’s work challenged injustice, corruption and moral hypocrisy. His keen observational eye, technical skill, and rebellious spirit continue to resonate today.
The Hogarth Prize offers an inclusive platform for creativity, presenting a diverse range of wall-based artwork across disciplines, while emphasising:
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Traditional techniques
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Original thinking
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Meaningful engagement with contemporary culture
As the organisers put it: “The Prize will be awarded to an individual artist whose work demonstrates exceptional technical skill and meaningful engagement with contemporary culture.”
The Exhibition
Approximately 80 works will be shortlisted for an exhibition at Hogarth’s House – the former home of William Hogarth, now a historic house, contemporary gallery, and learning centre in Chiswick, London.
| Exhibition detail | Information |
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| Venue | Hogarth’s House, Chiswick, London |
| Private View | Tuesday 28 July 2026 |
| Open to public | Tuesday 28 July – Sunday 6 September 2026 |
| Collection of unsold work | Thursday 10 & Saturday 12 September 2026 |
Who Can Enter?
The exhibition is open to artists based in the UK, aged 18 and over.
Eligible work:
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Any medium, technique, and style suitable for wall display
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Including: painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, mixed media, and more
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Works must not project more than 30cm from the wall
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Must not exceed 185cm at their longest dimension
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Must not weigh more than 14kg
There is no set theme. The judges will be looking for work that combines traditional techniques with original thought, in any style or genre.
Entry Fees
Artists may submit up to 3 works:
| Number of works | Fee |
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| First work | £16 |
| Second work | £24 |
| Third work | £30 |
Entry fees are non-refundable.
The Prizes
| Prize | Award |
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| The Hogarth Prize Winner | £3,000 + solo exhibition at Hogarth’s House |
| Visitors’ Choice Award | £500 (awarded to the artist whose work receives the most votes from exhibition visitors, announced in the final week of the exhibition) |
The Selection Panel
| Judge | Background |
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| Robyn Graham | Gallerist and artist; curates and runs Warbling, an artist-run curatorial project in London staging international open call exhibitions |
| Hero Johnson RP | London-based visual artist; work included in BP Portrait Award, Royal Society of Portrait Painters, Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize, Lynn Painter-Stainers Prize |
| Steven King | Artist and Hogarth Prize Coordinator; has held numerous positions in galleries and museums across the UK; work selected for Royal Academy Summer Exhibition |
How to Apply
Submission is digital only, and all exhibition and results correspondence will be conducted via email.
Steps:
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Click ENTER NOW on the Hogarth Prize page.
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Complete the entry form with your details, answer data capture questions, and pay for your submission.
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Important: Payment does NOT mean your application is complete.
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Log in to complete your entry questions and upload your work.
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You may edit your entry at any time up until the deadline.
If selected for the exhibition, there may be an opportunity to update your information, though artists are discouraged from relying on this.
Key Dates
| Online submission open | Tuesday 24 February 2026 |
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| Online submission deadline | Tuesday 2 June 2026, 5pm |
| Results notifications | Thursday 25 June 2026 |
| Delivery of shortlisted works | Saturday 11 July & Monday 13 July 2026, 10am–4pm |
| Private View | Tuesday 28 July 2026 |
| Exhibition open to public | Tuesday 28 July – Sunday 6 September 2026 |
| Collection of unsold work | Thursday 10 & Saturday 12 September 2026, 10am–4pm |
Why Enter The Hogarth Prize?
This is not another open call with a small cash prize and a digital gallery wall. The Hogarth Prize offers:
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A significant cash award – £3,000 to the winner
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A solo exhibition at a historic London venue with curatorial prestige
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A second award (£500 Visitors’ Choice) that keeps the audience engaged
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Exhibition at Hogarth’s House – a house museum with a dedicated gallery programme
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No set theme – giving you the freedom to submit your strongest work
For the winner, the solo exhibition at Hogarth’s House is the kind of opportunity that can define a career trajectory.
Final Checklist
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Are you a UK-based artist aged 18 or over?
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Is your work suitable for wall display?
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Does your work fit the size limits (max 185cm dimension, max 30cm projection)?
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Does it weigh less than 14kg?
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Have you prepared up to 3 works to submit?
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Have you completed both payment AND the full online entry (including uploads)?
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Can you deliver selected work on 11 or 13 July 2026?
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Can you collect unsold work on 10 or 12 September 2026?
The Hogarth Prize 2026
Inaugural year | £3,000 + solo exhibition | Visitors’ Choice Award £500
Exhibition: 28 July – 6 September 2026 at Hogarth’s House, London
Deadline: Tuesday 2 June 2026, 5pm
Enter Now via the ArtOpps Online Portal HERE
The Hogarth Prize honours William Hogarth’s keen observational eye, technical skill, and rebellious spirit – offering an inclusive platform for contemporary wall-based artwork across disciplines.
