Our judged competitions are open to everyone, whether you are a beginner or have more experience.   Whatever you create, there is a place for your work in the judged competitions.

Full information is available in the Competition Instructions.   You may read this document online or download and print it if you prefer.

The judged competitions are open to members and non-members.    As a member, you will benefit from discounted entry fees.  Find out more about DACA membership. 

Choose your competition from the list below, select the option and quantity and add it to your basket.   Repeat this for as many competitions as you wish to enter.   We’ll ask for details of you and your work at the checkout page.

We welcome entries from groups and from schools.   Please contact the Entries Secretary (entries@dorsetartsandcrafts.org) for more information and the relevant entry form.

We welcome entries from those with any form of disability or additional need.   If your disability influences your ability to create your work and you wish the judge to take this into account, please state the nature of your disability when completing your details.   Work may be entered in any of the Craft, Fine Art or Photography disciplines.  The Inclusivity Trophy is awarded for an entry in any of the three disciplines.

The closing date for submissions is Friday 10th July 2026.  

If you cannot use the online form, follow this link for a print and post version of the form  Work for Judging form.  If you have any queries or require a hard copy version of the form, please contact the Entries Secretary (entries@dorsetartsandcrafts.org or tel 01305 816530).