Henry Raeburn Prize
– Open Category

The Open Category of the Henry Raeburn Prize, presented within the framework of the Greyfriars Edinburgh Art Fair (GEAF), is open to both participating exhibitors and non-exhibiting artists. This category reflects GEAF’s commitment to fostering artistic excellence while expanding critical and professional discourse across contemporary artistic practices.

Conceived as a platform for recognition and visibility, the prize seeks to encourage dialogue between artists, collectors, curators, critics, journalists, and the wider cultural community, situating artistic practice within a broader international context.

The award recipient will be announced on Saturday, 24 October 2026, during the official Henry Raeburn Prize Awards Ceremony, held at Greyfriars Kirk as part of the Greyfriars Edinburgh Art Fair.

Submission deadline: 1 October 2026

〉Eligibility

  • Open to GEAF exhibitors and non-exhibiting artists

  • Open to artists at all stages of their professional practice

  • International applications are accepted

〉Accepted Media

  • Painting, Illustration and drawing

  • Photography

  • Mixed Media

  • Sculpture and installation

  • Video art

  • Digital art

〉What Participants Receive

All artists registered in the Open Category of the Henry Raeburn Award will benefit from institutional visibility and formal inclusion within the Greyfriars Edinburgh Art Fair programme.

Each participating artist will:

  • Be featured in the Henry Raeburn Award Online Catalogue, accessible to collectors, curators, and art professionals internationally

  • Be listed in the official Greyfriars Edinburgh Art Fair (GEAF) printed catalogue

  • Be formally eligible for selection and to win the Henry Raeburn Award

  • Receive curated social media promotion across GEAF’s official digital platforms

Through these channels, the Open Category provides participating artists with extended exposure, professional recognition, and integration into the broader curatorial and institutional framework of the Greyfriars Edinburgh Art Fair.

〉Award and Recognition

The selected artist will receive:

  • An official Henry Raeburn Award trophy, shipped directly to the artist’s address

  • Complimentary participation in the Digital Art Fair of the Greyfriars Edinburgh Art Fair (GEAF) 2027

  • Dedicated social media promotion across GEAF’s official channels

  • A featured profile on the Greyfriars Edinburgh Art Fair website, ensuring extended visibility within an international professional context

This recognition reflects GEAF’s commitment to supporting artistic practice through both institutional acknowledgment and sustained digital presence.

Register for the Henry Raeburn Award – Open Category

Artists are invited to register for the Henry Raeburn Award – Open Category, presented within the framework of the Greyfriars Edinburgh Art Fair.

Registration fee: €25
Deadline: 1 October 2026

Registration includes:

  • Feature in the Henry Raeburn Award Online Catalogue, accessible to collectors, curators, and art professionals internationally

  • Inclusion in the official Greyfriars Edinburgh Art Fair (GEAF) printed catalogue

  • Formal eligibility for selection and to win the Henry Raeburn Award

  • Curated social media promotion across GEAF’s official digital platforms

  • Official HRA Certificate of Achievement

Register for the Henry Raeburn Award