The 13th Dorset Art Prize 2027
*Please note: the Dorset Art Prize 2026 entries are now closed.
We champion the incredible creative talent across our county. Founded by Bournemouth and Poole College in partnership with the Dorset Community Foundation, this prize celebrates imagination in every form.
The Dorset Art Prize 2027
During the 2026 Dorset Art Prize, we partnered with the outstanding Poole Museum, where finalists have their work exhibited, offering a fantastic platform to showcase your talent.
The 2027 Theme: tbc
This year (2026) the theme was 'Metamorphosis' and we sought submissions with an interpretation of 'it'.
Whether you are an amateur or a professional and work in fine art, photography, digital art, film, animation or sculpture, we want to see your submissions.
Entry is free, with the top prize of £1,000 and finalists earn a spot in a public exhibition at Poole Museum.
Deadline for final submissions: tbc
Bournemouth & Poole College are delighted to welcome entries for the Dorset Art Prize in the following categories:
This category is open to all submissions from young artists aged between the ages of 16 and 18 on the date of submission.
The Dorset Art Prize is only open to submissions from people who live in Dorset.
All entries are online and should be submitted on the Dorset Art Prize portal on the Bournemouth and Poole College website. More than one photograph may be submitted to support the entry of 3D submissions.
1st Prize £1,000 2nd Prize £500 3rd Prize £250
Open to all adults over 18 on the date of submission.
The Dorset Art Prize is only open to submissions from people who live in Dorset.
All entries are online and should be submitted on the Dorset Art Prize portal on the Bournemouth and Poole College website. More than one photograph may be submitted to support the entry of 3D submissions.
1st Prize £1,000 2nd Prize £500 3rd Prize £250
Prize closes for final submissions: tbc
Supported by BCP Council and The Dorset Chamber.