Organizer
Organized by The Guild of St George, supported by Trinity Buoy Wharf

Location
London, UK (Exhibition at Trinity Buoy Wharf)

Deadline
December 2, 2025

Competition Category
Multidisciplinary art forms including painting, drawing, sculpture, installation, photography, digital art, craft, and design

Eligibility
Open to artists, designers, and makers worldwide (no nationality or age restrictions, with a dedicated category for artists under 26)

Entry Fee

• Standard: £25 for 1 artwork, £40 for 2, £50 for 3
• Under-26: £20 for 1, £25 for 2, £38 for 3
• International digital entry: £15 for 1, £20 for 2, £30 for 3

Prizes/Awards
Total prize fund up to £9,500, including:

• First Prize: £3,000
• Alan Davidson Under 26 Prize: £1,000
• Ruskin Mill Trust Prize (for a functional object): £3,000
• Chelsea Arts Club Trust Prize (mid-career artist): £2,500
  Shortlisted works (around 50 artists) will be exhibited at Trinity Buoy Wharf, London

Core Introduction
The 8th John Ruskin Prize is an internationally recognised multidisciplinary art prize that celebrates creativity, craftsmanship, and critical thought inspired by the values of the 19th-century thinker John Ruskin. With the theme “Patience in Looking, Truth in Making,” it encourages artists to respond to global challenges with technical skill and social conscience. Established in 2012, the prize has become one of the UK’s most distinctive art platforms, emphasising the interconnection of art, nature, and society .