London Art College - Competition 2026
We are thrilled to announce that the London Art College Art Competition 2026 is now open for entries! This is one of our favourite moments in the college year, and every year we are bowled over by the incredible talent, creativity and variety on show. We cannot wait to see what you have been working on.
Who can enter?
The competition is open to all current London Art College students, as well as anyone who completed their course from September 2025 onwards.
What can I submit?
You can enter any piece of artwork you have created, in any medium, including watercolour, oils, pastels, illustration, coloured pencil, digital art, mixed media and more. The only exception is pure photography. It does not have to be a piece created as part of your course. It might be something you painted at the weekend, a piece created for one of our Weekend Art Challenges, or something you have made entirely for the joy of it. You might even feel inspired to create something brand new just for the occasion!
Prizes
1st Prize: £200 Amazon vouchers
2nd Prize: £100 Amazon vouchers
How to enter
- Email ONE large JPG to entries@londonartcollege.co.uk
- Include your full name and student number in the email
- Make sure your image is clear, sharp and well-lit, with only the artwork visible and no frames, mounts or backgrounds showing
- The closing date is October 1st 2026
Before you send your entry, please read our image guidance page. Getting your photo right makes a real difference to how your work is displayed and judged. We have full guidance, including a perfect example of what a good entry photo looks like, at our Preparing Your Images page - or Taking Photos of Your Artwork page.
What happens next?
After the closing date, all entries will be displayed on our website for everyone to enjoy. Our tutors will then select the finalists, with the winners announced following our annual meeting in October. We will post everything on our website and celebrate the winners in a blog post too.
We wish every one of you the very best of luck. This is your chance to share your work, celebrate your progress and be part of something really special. We love seeing what our students create, and we are rooting for every single one of you!
