An Artist Statement communicates the intentions behind your artwork. You can think of it as an additional insight into what your work is about. It can include the concepts it explores, the narratives that lie behind it, or why the subject speaks to you. If you’re entering Jackson’s Art Prize 2026, you’ll be asked to include an artist statement with each submission. Although you’re never judged solely on your artist statement, it does help the judges understand your work better. We have made a gu