Monkton Arts has issued a last reminder to artists who have not yet entered this year’s Monkton Arts Prize.
The deadline falls at midnight on Saturday 10th October 2026.
Organisers have scrapped the A2 size limit because the Mead Gallery is bigger this year, so entrants can submit work up to A0.
People’s Choice picks the winner
The winner of a month-long solo exhibition in the Mead Gallery will be chosen by the People’s Choice, which is new for this year.
Artists enter through an online form.
Monkton Arts says every entry supports the venue as an independent, non-profit arts centre and music venue.
The Children’s Monkton Arts Prize is free to enter. Children can send up to three submissions by email.
Our earlier article on the prize has more background.
Also on this week
The 35 Artist Collective’s end of season clearance sale opens tonight, Tuesday 6th October 2026, from 5pm to 7pm. It is in the Mead Gallery, opposite Monkton Arts, and organisers promise big bargains before Christmas.
The main events of the Ryde Gypsy Jazz Festival start tomorrow, Wednesday 7th October 2026.
The full line-up is on the festival’s page.
On Friday 9th October 2026, the Island Tarot exhibition opens from 5pm to 7pm.
It is part of the Can You Hear Us celebrations, a Creative Island initiative. Monkton Arts will be selling the tarot cards in its shop at £24 a pack.
