BADA Art Prize 2025

Call for Entries: BADA Art Prize 2025

Founded in 1918, the British Antique Dealers’ Association (BADA) is the leading UK trade association for the fine art and antiques community. Many members are internationally recognised for their expertise and unparalleled knowledge in their chosen field of speciality, having contributed to many of the world’s leading museums and private collections.  

The BADA is proud to announce that the BADA Art Prize is returning for a fifth year, promoting “the antiques of tomorrow” by awarding a £1,000 grant to an emerging contemporary artist whose work exemplifies the enduring ingenuity and quality illustrated by our members’ objects. 

Finalists will be selected by a panel of industry experts, including internationally recognised artists, art critics, and curators. The finalists' works will be on public view at the BADA Art Prize reception on 13th November 2025 at David Messum Fine Art in London and the winner announced at the event. Please do note that it is the artist’s responsibility to ensure the work is available for showcasing during this period and will be required to attend the reception for the presentation of the award. Should the transportation of the finalists' work incur substantial expenses, BADA will consider compensating these costs.

Applicants must be currently enrolled in or have completed a post-secondary education at a UK institution. Submissions must be original works produced within the last 2 years. Beyond this, there are no criteria - all medium and styles are welcome. 

Applications must be in PDF format and should be submitted to award@bada.org by 17:00 (BST) on the 1st October 2025. Submissions may only be for one work and should include an artist’s statement as to why you believe the work is an antique of tomorrow, an artist’s CV and images. 

Late submissions will not be considered. 

Successful applicants will be notified by email by the 28th October 2025.