VAA Artist of the Year Awards Deadline Approaching

The 5th edition of the VAA Artist of the Year Awards is drawing to a close. Designed to support both emerging and established talent, the award offers national exposure, professional development opportunities, and a £10,000 prize fund.

It is a chance for artists to elevate their practice, gain recognition, and reach new audiences. The VAA looks forward to discovering this year’s outstanding work.

7 Categories

• Best Professional & Established Artist
• Best New & Emerging Artist
• Best International Artist
• Abstract
• Landscape
• Portrait
• People’s Choice
• 5 Highly Commended Artists

Overall Winner

• Overall Winner
• £1000 Cash prize
• Art supplies
• Lifetime VAA membership
• Any VAA Short Course
• 12-month Mentorship
• VAA Momentum Programme
• Online Solo Expo
• Group Exhibition London
• Certificate

Category Winners

• £200 Cash Prize
• VAA Momentum Programme
• VAA Premium Annual Membership
• Choice of any VAA Short Course
• Online Group Exhibition
• Certificate of Achievement

Apply Now: https://www.artistyearawards.com Deadline: 16th July 2026 Free Entry For VAA Premium Members Discounted Entry For Student Artists

Could you be the next Artist of the Year?