Winning and selected artworks will be exhibited at Jersey Arts Centre and The George Crossan Gallery Guernsey.
Each year sees a new judge, chosen from outside the Channel Islands for impartiality. This year’s Judge is Mary Kuper, artist, illustrator, and printmaker, whose work looks at the themes of language and poetry, people and places. Mary will also be hosting a workshop for Island students later in the year. (Mary Kuper - marykuper.com).
This year’s prizes total £2,000 and will be awarded to Channel Island-based artists who, in the opinion of the judge, have produced the most original work of art. This year’s prizes are £1,000 for the overall winner, £500 for the winner of the Jock Russell Award for 12 to 18 year olds and 5 prizes of £100 for 5 highly commended artists.
The competition is open to artists who are resident in the Bailiwick of Jersey, Bailiwick of Guernsey and who are aged 12 and over. Entrants may submit up to two works. Entry costs just £5 for adults and £1 for students.
Entries can be made via online forms can be found via https://form.jotform.com/260113390991354 - or contact [email protected] with any issues entering or queries.
The closing date for entries is 5pm Tuesday 8 September 2026.
“Guernsey Arts is always looking to promote inter-island collaboration, and the Fox Art Competition annually brings artists from across all Islands together to showcase some of the best work that the Channel Islands has to offer. We are thrilled to be once again supporting the Fox Art Competition and working with our colleagues at Jersey Arts Centre to host this competition in the George Crossan Gallery and provide support to ensure its continued success.” - Jade Kershaw, Community and Public Realm Officer.
