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The Batsford Prize 2027
Batsford Books (B.T. Batsford Ltd) · London, United Kingdom
Free annual student art prize from publisher Batsford for UK undergraduate, postgraduate and foundation students. 2027 theme 'Natural Intelligence'; categories in applied art/textiles, book illustration, fine art and architecture; £300 per category winner.
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Who can enter
- Location
- United Kingdom (by country of residence)
- Age
- No age limit
- Career stage
- Student
- Students
- Students only
- Mediums
- Textile & fibre, Illustration, Painting, Drawing, Design & craft, Mixed media
- Theme
- Natural Intelligence, nature
- Submission
- Online submission
- Also
- Undergraduate, postgraduate or foundation students enrolled at a UK university or college between September 2026 and March 2027.
About
The Batsford Prize is an annual award from the art book publisher Batsford for students enrolled at UK universities and colleges. Entrants must be undergraduate, postgraduate or foundation students enrolled at some point between September 2026 and March 2027. The 2027 theme is 'Natural Intelligence', exploring the ingenuity of the living world and human connection to nature.
Categories are Applied Art and Textiles, Book Illustration (sponsored by Spring Literary), Fine Art and the Geoffry Powell Award for Architecture. Entrants submit up to seven digital images (or a book cover or video) with a 300-word statement via the Zealous platform. Entries open 22 February 2027 and close 21 March 2027 at 23:59. The shortlist is announced 22 April 2027 and shortlisted work is exhibited at Batsford Gallery, London, 19 May to 2 June 2027. Each category winner receives £300, with more than £3,500 of prizes in total.