John Ruskin Prize

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Applications close
17 November 2026
Announced
27 January 2027
Prize money
GBP £9,500
Location
United Kingdom
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The John Ruskin Prize is open to entries from artists, designers and makers, amateur or professional, from anywhere in the world.

The theme of this year is Not for Present Delight.

In a time defined by environmental urgency and social inequality, Not for Present Delight asks what it means to create with an awareness of consequence, while also posing the challenge: must art serve a purpose beyond itself?

The Prize welcomes works in all mediums, including drawing, painting, print, sculpture, photography, textile, animation, mixed media, digital, performance, installation and more The selection panel will select work for inclusion in an exhibition at Trinity Buoy Wharf, London.

Prizes:

- 1st Prize - £3,000

- Alan Davidson Under 28 Prize - £1,000

- Ruskin Mill Prize - £3,000

- Chelsea Arts Club - £2,500

Contact: for more details e: ruskin@thebigdraw.org

Venue: Trinity Buoy Wharf, London E14 OJW

Summary
Application dates
22 May 2026 - 17 November 2026
Exhibition dates
28 January 2027 - 21 February 2027
Finalists notified
11 December 2026
Eligibility
National and International Entries Allowed
Prize frequency
Annual
Judges
TBA
Prize genre
General
Location
Trinity Buoy Wharf
United Kingdom
Prizes
GBP £9,500
Fees
Standard entry: 1 artwork: £25; 2 artworks: £40; 3 artworks: £50 (see website for all variations)
Last updated
24 May 2026
Prior Winners
No prize winners information available