Open Call

Landscape Open Art Prize 2026

Deadline
Aug 20, 2026
Location
UK, Salisbury
Application fee
Paid
Reward / Stipend
£1,000 + solo show, £500 award
Who is this for
Artists, designers, makers 18+

Summary

Overview

Salisbury Museum announces the Landscape Open 2026, a contemporary landscape art exhibition and prize celebrating diverse interpretations of landscapes. Open to artists internationally, it seeks submissions exploring landscapes in all forms—from traditional rural scenes to modern cityscapes—reflecting the rich artistic heritage of Wiltshire. Selected works will be exhibited at the museum.

What selected participants may receive

  • 1,000 cash award and a solo exhibition at Salisbury Museum.
  • 500 People’s Choice cash award.
  • Student Mentoring Prize with Parker Harris.
  • Exhibition opportunity at Salisbury Museum.

Eligibility

  • Open to amateur and professional artists, designers, and makers.
  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Open to residents in the UK and internationally.
  • Students admissible if completing an arts degree (proof required).
  • AI-created works are not admissible.

Fees

  • Application fee: Standard entry: £17 (1 artwork), £32 (2 artworks), £45 (3 artworks). Student entry: £15 (1 artwork), £28 (2 artworks), £39 (3 artworks).
  • Other costs: Not specified.

Key dates

  • Submission deadline: 20 August 2026 (5:00 PM).
  • Results notification: 17 September 2026.
  • Delivery of selected work: 8–10 October 2026.
  • Exhibition dates: 17 October 2026 – 31 January 2027.

Application materials

  • Digital images (max 5MB each, JPEG preferred).
  • Dimensions and weight of artwork.

Additional notes

  • Max 3 submissions per artist.
  • D works: max 2.4m (framed); 3D works: max 50cm (longest side), max weight 18kg.
  • Moving images: max 10 minutes; artist must provide display.
  • All mediums accepted (painting, photography, sculpture, film, digital media).
  • Submissions via online portal only.