Christian Art has launched the Faith Art Prize, a rebranded international award formerly known as the Laudamus Award, celebrating contemporary art that engages with faith, prayer, and the sacred. The prize offers a total fund of £30,000, including a £25,000 first prize donated by John J Studzinski CBE, and is open to artists worldwide working in any medium. Up to 100 shortlisted works will be exhibited at Westminster Cathedral and Westminster Cathedral Hall from 9–13 November 2026, with a People's Choice Award of £5,000 selected by public vote. The exhibition coincides with the Christian Art Conference 2026 at the QEII Centre, London.
This prize matters because it provides one of the most significant financial opportunities for artists exploring spiritual and devotional themes, a niche often underrepresented in major contemporary art awards. By partnering with Sotheby's Europe chairman Mario Tavella and sculptor Nic Fiddian-Green on the selection panel, and staging the exhibition at a landmark sacred venue like Westminster Cathedral, the prize elevates the visibility of faith-based art within the broader art world. It also fosters public engagement through the People's Choice Award, encouraging wider dialogue around art and spirituality.