The Hogarth Prize, a landmark new national arts award, invites artists and makers from across the UK to submit work for a new exhibition at Hogarth’s House, Chiswick, London.
The prize, the first of its kind to be launched by a London council, will bring some of the nation’s most exciting contemporary creativity to Hogarth’s House. The former home of William Hogarth, world renown artist and satirist, is managed by Hounslow Council and holds the largest display of Hogarth’s work in the UK.
The prize is open to amateur, emerging and established artists, aged 18 and over and from across the UK. The Hogarth Prize welcomes submissions in any medium, provided the work is presented in a wall-hanging format. With no set theme, the Hogarth Prize encourages a broad range of artistic approaches, united by strong technical skill, original thinking and a contemporary interpretation of Hogarthian values.
A high-profile judging panel will preside over the inaugural year, including Robyn Graham, gallerist and artist, Hero Johnson RP, visual artist, and Steven King, artist and The Hogarth Prize coordinator.
Approximately 80 works will be shortlisted by the selection panel, to be exhibited at Hogarth’s House from Tuesday 28 July to Thursday 6 September. The winner of the main prize will be announced during the show run, receiving a £3,000 cash prize and a six-week solo show at Hogarth’s House in 2027. Finalists will also be entered into a Visitors' Choice Award with a prize of £500. This will be awarded in the final week of the show, to the artist whose work receives the most votes from exhibition visitors.
The prize will be professionally administered by Parker Harris, one of the UK’s leading arts agencies. Entry fees will be kept low at £16 for one submission and £24 for two, ensuring accessibility for artists at varying stages of their careers.
Alongside the main award, Hounslow Council is launching a dedicated Schools Exhibition, inviting schools across Hounslow to submit artwork created by pupils. These works, produced on artist postcards, will be exhibited at Hogarth’s House for a month ahead of the art prize finalists’ exhibition. The prize supports the aims of Hounslow’s Culture Strategy by celebrating people and place, expanding access to culture, and activating heritage sites as inclusive spaces for learning, creativity and community exchange.
Submissions for the Hogarth Prize can be entered online https://artopps.co.uk/opportunities/hogarth-prize
Key Dates
- Online submissions open: Wednesday, 25 February 2026
- Submission deadline: Tuesday 2 June 2026, 5pm BST
- Private View: Tuesday 28 July 2026
- Exhibition dates: Tuesday 28 July - Sunday 6 September 2026
Eligibility & Entry
The Hogarth Prize is open to artists aged 18 and over, based in the UK. Submissions are accepted in all wall-hanging media, including painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, textiles and mixed media. Works must be no larger than 185cm at their longest dimension and must not exceed 14kg in weight.
The submission process is digital only, with all correspondence conducted via email.
Judging Panel
- Robyn Graham, gallerist and artist; founder of Warbling, London
- Hero Johnson RP, visual artist, exhibiting widely, including BP Portrait Award.
- Steven King, artist and The Hogarth Prize Coordinator
About Hogarth’s House
Hogarth’s House is the former home of William Hogarth and now operates as a historic house, contemporary gallery space and learning centre. It is managed by Hounslow Council and located in Chiswick. Hogarth was a pioneering artist, social commentator and satirist whose influence on British art and visual culture remains profound. Known for his technical skill, sharp observation and rebellious nature, Hogarth’s legacy underpins the ethos of The Hogarth Prize. https://hogarthshouse.org/
About Parker Harris
Co-founded by Emma Parker and Penny Harris in 1990, Parker Harris is now one of the leading visual arts consultancies in the UK, and is the project manager for the Derwent Art Prize. A small dynamic team, they pride themselves in expert creation and project management of visual arts projects spanning all disciplines and all scales. Their clients range from trusts and foundations, SMEs and multinationals to charities, arts organisations and individual artists. www.parkerharris.co.uk