| Key Dates for 2026 |
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| Monday, 2 March 2026 |
Entries open |
| Friday, 15 May 2026 |
Final receipt of entry forms |
| Monday, 25 - 28 May 2026 |
Artists to deliver their entries to regional collection points |
| Thursday, 28 May 2026 |
All artwork sent via post must be en route before this day |
| Monday, 15 - 20 June 2026 |
Local drop-off availability (listed below) |
| Saturday, 4 July 2026 |
Awards and Opening Night Event |
| Monday 6 - 17 July 2026 |
Exhibition open daily - 10:00am-3:00pm |
| Tuesday, 21 July 2026 |
People’s choice and Snap & Send winners announced |
| Monday, 20 - 24 July 2026 |
Collection of entries from Derby Airport |
| Monday, 20 July 2026 |
Courier begin collecting artworks for regional return and postage |