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GIBSP2023_Ana Tricker_The Patata Man (1)

The Sovereign Young Artist Competition 2026

The Gibraltar Students Prize is open to all students who were enrolled at a secondary institution* in Gibraltar during the 2025-2026 academic year and are aged 11-18 years old (at the time of entry). 

 

The Young Adults Prize is open to all artists aged 19-24 years old (at the time of entry) and living in Gibraltar

 

Entry is open until 30 January 2026


How To Participate

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Nomination

Entrants to the student prize must be nominated by their teacher. Upon entry, students will be asked to enter the name of their nominating teacher.

Young Adults may nominate themselves

Click here for T&Cs.

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Artwork Submission

Entrants (students and Young Adults) can submit one artwork each online before the submission deadline. Please follow the entry instructions in the T&Cs.

Our panel of judges will then select 30 student artists for the shortlist. There will be a maximum of 10 Young Adult artists selected. All shortlisted artworks will be publicly exhibited.

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The Prizes (Gibraltar Student Prizes)

The Judges Prize of £800 is awarded to the student artist with the highest score from the judges. £2000 is awarded to the school of the Judges Prize winner.

The Public Vote Prize of £400 is awarded to the student artist with the most votes from the public. £1000 is awarded to the school of the Public Vote Prize Winner.

Alwani Prize of £500 is awarded to the student finalist with the highest mark from year 9-11 (GCSE), excluding the SAF winners.

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The Prizes (Young Adult Prize)

Ministry of Culture award of £1000 is given to the finalist with the highest judges’ mark.

AquaGib Second Prize of £500 is given to the finalist with the second highest judges’ mark

Shattered Reality by Keith Fernandes Key Dates mobile image

Key Dates

Submission Period

19 September 2025 — 30 January 2026

Shortlist Announcement

— February 2026

Finalists Exhibition

18 March — 27 March 2026

Awards Ceremony

— March 2026

Events and Exhibitions

Gibraltar Students Prize Exhibition

Venue: Gustavo Bacarisas Gallery
Dates: 18-27 March

Judges

To be announced

Sponsors

If you are interested in partnering please contact pkelly@SovereignGroup.com

Prize Winners and Previous Finalists

2024

Prize Winners and Previous Finalists arrow
Judge’s Prize Winner
Zoe Payas
Zoe Payas art
Public Prize
Eve Abudarham
Eve Abudarham  art
The Fortress House Prize winner
Aimee Linares
 Aimee Linares art

2023

Prize Winners and Previous Finalists arrow
Judges Prize Winner
Ana Tricker
Ana Tricker art
Public Vote Prize Winner
Zach Marrache
Zach Marrache art
Hassans Prize Winner
Jeremy McMahon
Jeremy McMahon art

2022

Prize Winners and Previous Finalists arrow
Judges Prize Winner
David Llamas
David Llamas art
Public Vote Prize Winner
Alex Moreno
Alex Moreno art
Hassans Prize Winner
Nicole Zinovev
Nicole Zinovev  art

2021

Prize Winners and Previous Finalists arrow
Judges Prize Winner
India Borge
India Borge   art
Public Vote Prize Winner
Sofia Hillman-Rota
Sofia Hillman-Rota  art
Hassans Prize Winner
Nicole Zinovev
Nicole Zinovev art