Is art your thing?
If you’re aged 25 and under, we would love to see your work!
The Young Artist Award (The MMF Art Prize) is open to young artists from Kent and Sussex to help encourage the talent and skill of our young artists.
There are two age categories to enter – 15 to 25 years and 14 years and under.
The winners of each category will receive £150 and the runners-up will receive £100, so give it a go!
2026 theme: ‘Place’ (consider the relationship between us and our environment, exploring landscapes, urban spaces, and the impact of location on identity and culture).
You are welcome to submit up to three artworks (£10 per submission) for consideration in the competition. This theme can be interpreted in any way you wish in 2D or 3D works. Unfortunately, we cannot accept any digital or photographic works.
Deadline for entries: Sunday 23 November 2025.
All entries will be displayed in the art galleries at Maidstone Museum from 4 February 2026
So what are you waiting for? Download an entry form below!
