BATSFORD PRIZE
The Batsford Prize 2026
Leading art book publisher Batsford presents The Batsford Prize 2026. The award is open for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying at a UK institution, with £3,500worth of prizes to be won.
There are four categories to enter, with a £300 cash prize for the winner of each category:
- Applied Art and Textiles
- Fine Art
- Book Illustration, sponsored by Spring Literary
- The Geoffry Powell Award for Architecture
THE THEME
The theme for the Batsford Prize 2026 is ‘Connections’.
We are looking for entries that show innovative and well-crafted interpretations of the theme, in terms of subject or materials used, or a combination of the two. We accept both entries that have been made as a part of coursework as well as personal work.
THE PRIZES
There are £3,500 worth of prizes to be won!
• £300 cash prize for the winner of each category.
• £100 worth of Batsford books for the winners and £300 worth of books for their college.
• £50 worth of books for two runners up in each category.
• All shortlisted candidates will be invited to exhibit their entries at the Batsford Gallery in May 2026.
Entries will open via Zealous on 23 February 2026 and will close on 22 March 2026.
More information on how to enter here.
TELL SOMEONE ABOUT THE BATSFORD PRIZE
Below you can download information about the Batsford Prize to share with your friends, family or students:
Social media/web banners:
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If you’d like printed or downloadable flyers and posters for promoting the award at your institution, please contact marketing@batsfordbooks.com.
