Liberty Art Award

Liberty Art Award

Parker Harris

Artform: Visual arts
Event date: Mon, 2nd Mar 2026 to Wed, 29th Jul 2026
UK-wide

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 "> published -

Event Summary

A free-to-enter art prize for UK arts graduates. Apply to receive 2 years of professional mentoring, talks with art professionals and group visits to art galleries & fairs, including Frieze, London Art Fair and more. Includes exhibition opportunities & cash awards.

Event Description

The Liberty Speciality Markets Art Award aims to elevate talented graduate artists by providing funding, training, exhibition and sales opportunities within a comprehensive two-year programme. Selected participants will each receive £1,000 for their work being exhibited in Liberty's London office in the iconic Walkie Talkie building in Fenchurch Street, as well as the opportunity to sell their work. The artists will take part in a comprehensive professional development programme led by art industry experts. The programme will culminate in an award ceremony in Spring 2028, where prizes totalling £7,500 will be awarded to selected winners. Participants will start the programme in September 2026, which is open to students who graduated in 2025 and 2026 from across the UK.

Event Overview

  • Event Title: Liberty Art Award
  • Type: Open call
  • Date: Mon, 2nd Mar 2026 to Wed, 29th Jul 2026
  • Location: UK-wide

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