The Useful & Beautiful Art Prize

The Useful and Beautiful Art Prize is a new award established by the William Morris Society to celebrate and support emerging artists, designers, and craftspeople whose work reflects the ideas and ideals of William Morris. The Prize is guided by Morris’s belief that art is both Useful and Beautiful, inseparable from everyday life, work, and nature.

Entry opens 15th July 2026 and closes 30th September 2026 at midnight. For more details on the requirements and how to apply please click here.

Please fill out the form below to submit your application to the Art Prize. Any questions or queries can be addressed to Olivia Johnson Hyland at events@williammorrissociety.org

Your name Your email Your phone number Select the theme in which the work you are submitting falls under Please upload your personal statement here (see guidelines above for details on what to provide) Please upload 3-4 images of the work that you are submitting image 1 image 2 image 3 image 4 I declare that I meet all eligibility criteria for this prize; the work(s) submitted are original creations of which I am the copyright holder or have obtained necessary permissions; the work(s) reflect principles of exceptional craftsmanship, design, and utility in keeping with the values of the William Morris Society; all information and documentation provided in this application are true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge; I have read and agree to the competition terms and conditions, including provisions regarding judging, prize acceptance, and publicity rights; and I grant permission for the William Morris Society to reproduce images of the work(s) for promotional and exhibition purposes in connection with this prize.

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