Zari Art Prize 2025

Location
Zari Gallery, West End, London, United Kingdom

Open to
Artists from around the world working in painting, sculpture, or photography. Open to both emerging and established artists.

Application Fee
– 1 Entry: £20
– 2 Entries: £27.50
– 3 Entries: £35
– 4 Entries: £42.50
– 5 Entries: £50
– 6 Entries: £57.50
– 7 Entries: £65
– 8 Entries: £72.50
– 9 Entries: £80
– 10 Entries: £87.50
Fees payable by credit/debit card at time of submission.

What’s Provided
– £5,000 total prize pool:
    • Best in Show: £1,500
    • Painting, Sculpture, and Photography: £1,000 each
    • People’s Choice: £500
– Exhibition of shortlisted works at Zari Gallery, London
– Global exposure and opportunity for artwork sales (with 25% commission)
– Participation in public vote and Awards Night event

What the Artist/Applicant Must Cover
– Submission fee
– Shipping and return of selected artwork
– Framing or hanging preparations as per gallery guidelines
– Artwork must be for sale and pricing must include 25% commission

Duration
Exhibition: November 20–27, 2025
Key dates:
– Shortlist Selection: Begins October 1, 2025
– Public Vote: October 1–11, 2025
– Shortlist Announcement: October 20, 2025
– Artwork Delivery: November 10–14, 2025
– Physical Judging: November 17, 2025
– Awards & Private View: November 20, 2025
– Collection of Unsold Works: November 28, 2025

Deadline
September 30, 2025 (Midnight)

Any Other Essential Notes
– Submit up to 10 artworks (JPEG, max 10MB, 300dpi, minimum 1600px width)
– 2D works must be display-ready with hanging hardware
– Sculpture plinths provided (30x30x100 cm) or artists may supply their own
– Max dimensions: 150 x 150 cm for 2D, 70 x 70 x 70 cm for 3D
– Limited edition prints must state edition size
– Artist statement (up to 100 words) and CV required if shortlisted