This year, participants are drawing inspiration from the Ridgeway’s landscapes.
The rich blend of natural and man-made shapes and shadows in this famous national trail has set the theme for the competition: “Shapes and Shadows of the Ridgeway”.
Taking on this challenge, both professional and amateur artists will demonstrate skills in four categories: Wall Art including painting, drawing, etching, textile pictures, wall hangings, and mosaics in any medium; Photography in colour and black and white; Sculpture in ceramic, wire, wood and glass; Written work in poetry and prose.
To be eligible, artworks must have been created within the 24 months leading up to the competition’s closing date of Saturday, March 28, 2026.
All submissions will be on colourful display at the Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall in Uffington on April 18 and 19, 2026.
The Swire Ridgeway Arts Prizes will be awarded on Sunday, April 19.
