08/04/2026
Photo credit: Hydar Dewachi
The 21st ARTiculation Prize took place on Tuesday 24 March in the new auditorium in the Salisbury Wing at the National Gallery. The competition was judged by the Gallery’s director, Sir Gabriele Finaldi, alongside the author Ali Smith.
It was a tremendous success. Over 1700 presentations were delivered as part of this year’s Articulation Prize England, culminating in 21 regional Prize events across the country. The winner was Jessie D from Shrewsbury School for her presentation on the Italian sculptor Giuseppe Penone and his work Sculture di Linfa (2007).
The event demonstrated how ARTicualtion has grown since its origins at Roche Court Sculpture Park. It highlighted how young people today recognise the importance of beautiful objects, feel inspired to talk about them, and are eager to carry this legacy forward for future generations.
Many of the competition heats were held at local museums across the country, encouraging students to recognise the significance of the high-quality artistic heritage found in these venues. This is something we would like to develop further by strengthening links with schools, helping students discover the treasures that exist in their local museums and art galleries.
We are very proud that Roche Court continues to run a busy education programme. School visits provide ongoing support through tours and activities that guide students though the rich history of modern and contemporary works at Roche Court. These visits support teachers in delivering the school curriculum whilst inspiring students to take part in the ARTiculation Prize each year. To book a visit or to find out more, please email [email protected]
