Alpine Fellowship Visual Art Prize 2026
The Alpine Fellowship, United Kingdom
📌 About the Event
The Alpine Fellowship Visual Art Prize 2026 is awarded for the best visual arts response on the theme of JOY, with applications open until May 1, 2026. All media are permitted, including but not limited to painting, sculpture, photography, video, and installation. Organized by The Alpine Fellowship, UK, it is one of the few international visual art prizes fully open to Indian artists with no age barrier beyond 18.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Category: Visual Art, Fine Arts, Photography, Sculpture, Installation, Video Art
- Organizer: The Alpine Fellowship, United Kingdom
- Eligibility: Open to all nationalities, aged 18 and above. All media permitted including painting, sculpture, photography, video, and installation. Videos must be no more than 8 minutes long
- Open To: Global including India
- Team Size: Individual
- Effort Level: Medium to High
- Submission Type: Online entry via the official Alpine Fellowship portal with a £10 entry fee, submitting images or video of the work
📅 Important Dates
- Registration Deadline: May 1, 2026
- Submission Deadline: May 1, 2026
- Results Announcement: Summer 2026
- Mode: Fully Online
🏆 Prize Details and Value
- Prize Type: Cash prizes and professional recognition
- Prize Amount: Cash awards to winner and runners up from the Alpine Fellowship prize fund
- Certificates: Yes, for winners and shortlisted entries
- Visibility and Showcase: Featured through The Alpine Fellowship’s international arts network and symposium
- Additional Perks: By submitting an entry, the artist confirms that the work has been created entirely by them without the use of artificial intelligence at any stage of the process, ensuring fair recognition for genuine creative talent
🎯 What You Will Do
- Create an original work of visual art responding to the 2026 theme of JOY in any medium of your choice
- Photograph or film your work and submit it via the official Alpine Fellowship portal before May 1, 2026
- Have your work evaluated by professional visual art curators and judges
- Compete against visual artists from 100+ countries for cash prizes and international recognition
- If awarded, receive financial support and international exposure through The Alpine Fellowship’s arts network