The ISA National Art Competition takes place annually, inviting participation from all pupils at ISA schools. It is an excellent platform for schools to showcase their students’ artistic talents and for teachers to share innovative practice and ideas. The competition is held in two stages – the Area Art Competitions and the National Final (all events in person). There are dozens of categories which cover all age groups and multiple genres, including 2D and 3D art, textiles, drawing, fashion and photography.
This competition includes regional qualifying competitions events. See below the entry forms, ensure to click on the correct region to submit your entries.
Not sure which area your school is in? Check here by clicking 'Map View'.
East
East Region Art Competition
Date and venue: Friday 10 October 2025 at Gosfield School CO9 1PF
Deadline for entries: Friday 19 September 2025
Contact: Simon Keenleyside – [email protected] / Beth Vink [email protected]
Click here to see the information for the event.
See below the ISA East entry form, ensure to click on the correct region to submit your entries.
Not sure which area your school is in? Check here by clicking 'Map View'.
London North
London North Region Art Competition
Open for entries: Monday 1 September 2025
Date and venue: Thursday 2 October 2025 at The Marriot Hotel, Waltham, EN9 2LX
Deadline for entries: Friday 19 September 2025
Contact: Emma Mistry – [email protected]
Click here to see the information for the event.
Entry form to follow.
London South
London South Region Art Competition
Contact: [email protected]
This competition is now closed for entries.
London West
London West Region Art Competition
Date and venue: Tuesday 7 October 2025 at Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, SL6 4PF
Deadline for entries: TBC
Contact: Martyn Goddard – [email protected]
Entry form to follow.
Midlands
Midlands Region Art Competition
Open for entries: Monday 1 September 2025
Date and venue: Wednesday 8 October 2025, Bosworth Independent School, NN2 6JB
Deadline for entries: Friday 19 September 2025
Contact: Rebecca Harrison - [email protected] / Corinne Keeber - [email protected]
Click here to see the details for the event.
Entry form to follow.
North
North Region Art Competition
Date and venue: Wednesday 08 October - more details to follow.
Deadline for entries: TBC
Contact: Helen Stephenson – [email protected]
Entry form to follow.
South West
South West Region Art Competition
Date and venue: Thursday 09 October 2025 - tbc
Deadline for entries: TBC
Contact: TBC
Entry form to follow.
ISA National Art Brochures
ISA National Art Brochures
If you have any queries about our competitions, please contact us at [email protected].
Only schools whose Head is a member of ISA are eligible to enter these competitions. Please contact our membership department if you wish to make an enquiry about joining ISA.