the ingram prize 2026

This leading prize for contemporary artists was established by The Ingram Collection in 2016 to celebrate and support artists at the beginning of their professional careers.

We recognise the vital importance of practical support in these early years, and through the Ingram Prize, we offer opportunities to exhibit and sell work, continuing professional development, and the chance to develop both industry and peer-to-peer networks.

From this shortlist, our judging panel will choose three Ingram Prize winners, and our founder, Chris Ingram, will personally select one further work as the recipient of his Founder’s Award. All winners will be announced at the exhibition opening event on Wednesday, 4 November 2026. All prizewinning works will be acquired for The Ingram Collection, and one prizewinner will be offered a solo exhibition in 2027 at Lightbox Gallery, Woking.