Prizes: Young Artists
Categories and Prizes
Age Groups:
• 5–8 years
• 8–12 years
• 13–18 years
• 19–30 years
• 31+ years (because it’s never too early or late to pick up a new hobby!)
Winners will receive prizes such as new cameras, vouchers, short courses from UAL, free day courses at Heatherley College of Fine Art, and other exciting opportunities.
Primary Prizes by Category:
5–8 Years
• Winner: Brand-new digital camera
• 2nd Place: Instax camera
8–12 Years
• Winner: Brand-new digital camera
• 2nd Place: Instax camera
13–18 Years
• Winner: Brand-new digital camera
• 2nd Place: Instax camera
Special Prizes
Workshop Portrait Prize (Subject to confirmation this year)
• Winner: Brand-new digital camera
• 2nd Place: Instax camera
Chelsea Physic Garden Prize
• Winner: Brand-new digital camera
• 2nd Place: Instax camera
Best Stylist
• Winner: Amazon voucher
• Runner-Up
Best Model
• Winner: Amazon voucher
• Runner-Up
Young Adult Prize (19–30 Years)
• Winner: Instax camera + 2 days at Heatherley College of Fine Art’s Open Studio (life/portrait drawing with expert tutors)
• 2nd Place: Instax camera
Adult Prize (31+ Years)
• Winner: Instax camera
UAL Short Courses
Winners will have access to a short course of their choice from UAL (online or in-person, valued up to £600).
• 7–18 Years Winners: Access to UAL’s brand-new short courses for teenagers.
• Open to minorities, including those from low-income or disadvantaged backgrounds, LGBTQIA+, BAME, and disabled or D/deaf communities.
Judges will consider participants’ backgrounds, as provided in their applications, to ensure the prizes go to those most in need of these opportunities.
The Alison Jackson Prize (For Participants with Disabilities)
• Winner: A photography workshop with top creatives. Work one-on-one with Alison Jackson and her team to conduct your own photoshoot, gaining invaluable tutoring and technical support.
Important Notes
*Age as of 1st October 2025
** Evidence must be supplied if selected. Shortlisted winners may be asked for an interview.
1st October 2025 - Application closes