Maidstone Borough Council runs a number of arts competitions throughout the year. Please see below for currently active competitions and follow the individual links for more details.
Young Artists' Award 2026 (The MMF Art Prize)
This Award is run by Maidstone Museum and is open to artists aged 25 and under, from across Kent and Sussex, to help encourage the talent and skill of our young artists.
Entries for this year are now closed.
Shortlisted entries will feature in an exhibition at Maidstone Museum from 11th February to 20th June, which is free to visit.
Further details: Young Artists Award
Mote Park Art Competition 2026
The theme for this year's competition is 'Park Life'. You could take inspiration from the wonderful diversity of wildlife in the park, or how it's used by people, such as a family picnic or a large music festival.
Artworks can be in any medium, except photography. We particularly welcome 3D submissions including textiles, glass, pottery and woodwork, as well as paintings and drawings.
Find out more about this year's competition and how to enter here.
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