Plymouth
Illustration
Awards
2026
The Plymouth Illustration Awards recognise and platform outstanding illustration from within the UK, run by BA (Hons) Illustration at Arts University Plymouth.
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How to enter
The Plymouth Illustration Awards 2026 will open for entries later in 2025. Submissions will be accepted online via a form on this website, with the option to include a written statement. Detailed guidance to follow. Sign up above to receive it first!
Eligibility
There are three award strands open to different groups. See if you’re eligible to enter:
Emerging Talent Award
Open to anyone aged 16 and above who is not currently studying at degree-level.Student Illustration Award
Open to anyone aged 18 and above who has not completed degree-level study.Graduate Illustration Award
Open to anyone who has completed degree-level study in the last 3-years.
Contact
About
The Plymouth Illustration Awards are run by BA (Hons) Illustration at Arts University Plymouth, organised by joint Course Leaders Ben Wright and Sam Rowe. The awards were established in 2025 and run annually – with entries welcomed from across the UK. Featured work by Ariel Buhlman, Arthur Kellior, Caitlin Angel, Charlotte Leadley, Don Borione, Jamie Shannon, Kate Channing, Kezia Lovell, Lucy Walton, and Shri Gunasekara.