Discerning Eye 2026 – Prizes worth over £9,000

The Discerning Eye 2026 is an annual open exhibition organised by The Discerning Eye charity. It offers UK‑based visual artists the chance to exhibit up to six small‑scale works (maximum 50 cm including frame) at the Mall Galleries in London from 13 to 21 November 2026, as well as in an online gallery. All works must be for sale. A £15 entry fee applies per work. Selected artists become eligible for a range of prizes worth over £9,000, including the Founder’s Prize (£2,500) and several purchase and specialist prizes. The exhibition is judged by six independent selectors from the art world. Applications close on 27 August 2026 at 5 pm.

Exhibition at Mall Galleries (London) and online gallery; eligibility for multiple cash and purchase prizes; exposure to collectors and curators.

Open to artists resident in the United Kingdom; works must be original, small (max 50 cm including frame), and for sale.