Contemporary Printmaking Prize Spring 2026

About the Open Call

Fen Ditton Gallery invites UK-based printmakers to enter their contemporary printmaking prize. The competition aims to highlight the relationship between the City and University of Cambridge and the art of printmaking. The winner receives £500, gallery promotion, and a podcast interview. The prize culminates in a selling exhibition in May.

What is Offered

Winner receives £500, feature across gallery networks, and an interview on the gallery podcast. All entries culminate in a potential selling exhibition.

Requirements

Must be a UK-based artist. Submission limited to one artwork per artist. Work must follow specified photography and file naming conventions.

How to Apply

Read the Terms of Entry, select one artwork, photograph the work according to technical guidelines (JPEG/JPG/PNG, under 4MB, file name including your name), and submit via the online submission portal provided on the website.