The Articulation Prize for England takes place annually between January and March across the nine regions.
Over 1000 young people deliver a 10-minute illustrated presentation to an audience about a work of art, artefact or architecture of their choice in a museum or gallery setting.
Applications for the Articulation Prize England 2026 are now open.
Applications close on Monday 29 September for schools and colleges in London and in the South of England (excluding schools and colleges in Devon and Cornwall). Schools in other regions are asked to submit an online application before Monday 20 October 2025. If heats are fully booked, applications may close at an earlier date.
Please get in touch with the team at articulation@nationalgallery.org.uk to enquire about spaces in specific regions.
Regional heats and finals for the Prize will be held across regions in England from January to March 2026, in partnership with 17 museums and galleries.
The Articulation Prize England is open to all post-GCSE students aged 16-19 in full-time education. Before applying, please ensure you have read:
- Guidelines
- Rules
- Terms and conditions
- Frequently asked questions
- Why take part in Articulation (PDF, 82KB)
Contact us
If you have any queries about your application or the programme, please contact us by email at: articulation@nationalgallery.org.uk
Instagram: @articulationprize
Congratulations to this year's Articulation Prize England Grand Finalists.