John Ruskin Prize 2026 - Not for Present Delight

What it is

A prize inviting artists, designers and makers to submit creative artwork responding to the theme 'Not for Present Delight', which explores what it means to create with awareness of consequence in times of environmental urgency and social inequality, and whether art should serve a purpose beyond itself.

Who it is for

Artists, designers and makers from anywhere in the world, both amateur and professional, working individually or in collectives.

Open to artists anywhere.

The call says: “Source page: open to applicants from any country”

Where

International

When

November 17, 2026

Programme dates not listed

What you get

Four prizes totalling £9,500: 1st Prize £3,000, Alan Davidson Under 26 Prize £1,000, Ruskin Mill Trust Prize £3,000, Chelsea Arts Club Award £2,500. Selected works will be exhibited at Trinity Buoy Wharf in London.

What you need to apply

• Digital submission of artwork created within the past four years, in any 2D or 3D medium including drawing, painting, print, sculpture, photography, textiles, animation, mixed media, digital, performance and installation
• Confirmation that the submitted work was created by a human

How long it takes

About 90 minutes

Short application. Estimated from the 2 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Not listed

Apply

https://www.interartsfunding.com/opencalls/john-ruskin-prize-2026-not-for-present-delight