Artist of the Year Awards Application - Visual Artists Association

VAA Artist of the Year Awards 2026 Application

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Best of luck in the VAA Artist of the Year Awards!

We know life gets busy, so please use the Save and Resume Later button at the bottom of the application to generate a unique code, which will be emailed to you. This will let you return and complete your application whenever it’s most convenient within a 30 day period.

Please note, the Artist of the Year Awards is free for Premium Members of the VAA, to find out more about joining visit: Become a Member.

Full Name *

Are you a VAA Member? *

VAA Premium Member
VAA Standard Member
Non-Member

VAA Membership ID *

If you are unsure of your membership ID, go to the VAA website, click on 'Login', then 'Account'. Scroll to the bottom of the page – your membership ID is listed under 'Insurance Information'.

Are you a Student Artist? *

Student Artists can enter the award at a reduced pricing structure. If you select 'Yes', you will be required to provide proof of student identification.

Proof of Student Status *

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Please upload proof of Student Status, such as Student ID Card, Acceptance Letter, Email Screenshot, etc.

Email *

Website

Social Media

Use '@' format.

Phone Number *

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Country

How did you hear about the VAA Artist of the Year Awards? *

Social Media
VAA Newsletter
Friend
Local Art Group
School or University
Online Listing Website
VAA Partner
Other

Which category are you applying for? *

Professional & Established Artist
New & Emerging Artist
International Artist
Abstract
Landscape
Portrait

What is the primary medium of your creative practice? *

Painting
Sculpture
Digital
Photography
Printmaking
Drawing
Mixed Media
Installation
Textiles
Other

Please select the option that best reflects your current experience and practice. *

Emerging Artist
Established Artist

Emerging Artist: Early career, developing portfolio. Established Artist: Significant exhibition history or professional practice.

How many artworks are you submitting? [VAA Standard Member & Non-Member] *

1 - £20.00
2 - £30.00
3 - £40.00
4 - £50.00
5 - £60.00

Please note, the VAA Artist of the Year Awards is free for Premium Members of the Visual Artists Association. To find out more about member benefits and joining visit: https://visual-artists.org/join

How many artworks are you submitting? [VAA Premium Member] *

1 - £0.00
2 - £0.00
3 - £0.00
4 - £0.00
5 - £0.00

How many artworks are you submitting? [Student] *

1 - £8.00
2 - £14.00
3 - £20.00
4 - £25.00
5 - £30.00

Please note, the VAA Artist of the Year Awards is free for Premium Members of the Visual Artists Association. To find out more about member benefits and joining visit: https://visual-artists.org/join

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Submit the amount of artworks in correlation to how many you previously selected.

Artwork 1 | Title *

Artwork 1 | Dimensions *

Cm x Cm

Artwork 1 | Materials *

Artwork 1 | Description (Max 50 words) *

Artwork 1 | Price (£) *

Artwork 1 | Please upload your artwork here. Maximum 5MB per artwork. *

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Allowed File Extensions: .png, .gif, .jpg, .jpeg, .JPG, .JPEG

Artwork 2 | Title

Artwork 2 | Dimensions

Cm x Cm

Artwork 2 | Materials

Artwork 2 | Description (Max 50 words)

Artwork 2 | Price (£)

Artwork 2 | Please upload your artwork here. Maximum 5MB per artwork.

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Allowed File Extensions: .png, .gif, .jpg, .jpeg, .JPG, .JPEG

Artwork 3 | Title

Artwork 3 | Dimensions

Cm x Cm

Artwork 3 | Materials

Artwork 3 | Description (Max 50 words)

Artwork 3 | Price (£)

Artwork 3 | Please upload your artwork here. Maximum 5MB per artwork.

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Allowed File Extensions: .png, .gif, .jpg, .jpeg, .JPG, .JPEG

Artwork 4 | Title

Artwork 4 | Dimensions

Cm x Cm

Artwork 4 | Materials

Artwork 4 | Description (Max 50 words)

Artwork 4 | Price (£)

Artwork 4 | Please upload your artwork here. Maximum 5MB per artwork.

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Allowed File Extensions: .png, .gif, .jpg, .jpeg, .JPG, .JPEG

Artwork 5 | Title

Artwork 5 | Dimensions

Cm x Cm

Artwork 5 | Materials

Artwork 5 | Description (Max 50 words)

words) the Artwork

Artwork 5 | Price (£)

Artwork 5 | Please upload your artwork here. Maximum 5MB per artwork.

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Allowed File Extensions: .png, .gif, .jpg, .jpeg, .JPG, .JPEG

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Coupon

If you have a coupon code, please enter it here to apply your discount.

Credit Card *

Total

£0.00

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The Artist of the Year Awards is a celebration of outstanding talent, creativity, and innovation in contemporary art. This annual award recognises artists pushing boundaries and making a lasting impact on the visual arts landscape.

Whether you’re an emerging voice or an established name, AOTY offers a platform to showcase your work to a wider audience and connect with leading industry figures.

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