A British television competition for landscape painters that earns the winners a commission and art supplies.
Where to Watch Landscape Artist of the Year • 2026
9 Episodes
Derwentwater
E1
DerwentwaterLooking out over beautiful Derwentwater, the winner of this heat will go through to the semi-final and be one step closer to claiming the prize.
St James' Park
E2
St James' ParkThe artists are set up along the lake in London's St James' Park, looking out towards Buckingham Palace. They're hoping to create an artwork that catches the eye of judges.
Dover Port
E3
Dover PortThe third heat takes place in the Port of Dover.
Skiddaw Mountain
E4
Skiddaw MountainThe winner of this heat advances to the semi-final and takes another step closer to the prize - a £10,000 commission for the National Gallery of Ireland.
HMS Wellington
E5
HMS WellingtonIn the fifth heat, with no pods to protect them, the artists have climbed aboard a WWII warship, HMS Wellington, on the River Thames.
Dover Castle
E6
Dover CastleThe sixth heat takes place at Dover Castle.
Ouse Valley Viaduct
E7
Ouse Valley ViaductStephen Mangan presents the semi-final of Landscape Artist of the Year at the historic Ouse Valley Viaduct in Sussex.
The Falkirk Wheel
E8
The Falkirk WheelStephen Mangan hosts the grand finale with just three artists who have made it through to the last round of the competition.
Winner's Film
E9
Winner's FilmWe join the winner of this year's Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year as they travel to County Mayo to research their £10,000 prize commission.
