The Biscuit Factory Art Prize 2027

About this call

The Biscuit Factory Art Prize is a new annual open call exhibition at The Biscuit Factory in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, run in association with Parker Harris and sponsored by Ward Hadaway. It is open to emergent and established artists and makers based in the UK and internationally, working across a wide range of contemporary disciplines, with no set theme. Selection is led by The Biscuit Factory curatorial team with guest selectors Julia Bell, Ade Adesina and Rebecca Morrill, and submissions are assessed on artistic quality, originality, craftsmanship, ambition and the ability of the work to generate meaningful ideas or conversations. Over 100 artists and up to 150 shortlisted works will be exhibited from 26 February to 25 April 2027, alongside a public curated cultural programme. The Biscuit Factory Award winner receives £5,000 and a solo show presentation, and a Public Choice award of £1,000 is given to further the practice of the artist.

Who can apply

• Open to applicants of any nationality
• Medium: Painting / Sculpture / Printmaking / Photography / Ceramics / Mixed Media
• Entry fee: £20
• Open to artists in the UK and internationally aged 18 and over. Mediums include painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, ceramics and experimental work; installation and video works are not accepted. Up to 4 works per artist. Works cannot exceed 2 x 2 m, with a weight limit of 14kg for wall-hung works and 25kg for sculptural or plinth work. Framed work must be in a neutral (black, white or natural wood) frame. All artwork must be for sale (include 40% plus VAT in the price) and remain available for sale for one month after the exhibition closes. Entry fee: £20 for the first work, £10 for each additional entry. Results are announced 18 January 2027; selected work is delivered to The Biscuit Factory on 12 or 14 February 2027 (10am to 5pm) and collected on 3 May 2027. Entries are made through the ArtOpps portal. Payment alone does not complete an entry: applicants must log in and answer the entry questions and any opportunity questions before the deadline, and can make changes until then.