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The Royal Society of British Artists

Deadline: 9 January

Exhibitions

Description

Artists are invited to submit work for exhibition alongside members of the Royal Society of British Artists at the RBA Annual Exhibition 2026 The Royal Society of British Artists invites artists of all backgrounds to submit works in various media, including painting, sculpture, printmaking, and drawing, for the RBA Annual Exhibition 2026 at Mall Galleries.

Successful applicants can expect:

  • To have their selected work included in the RBA Annual Exhibition at Mall Galleries, in the gallery, and online
  • Eligibility to win prizes and awards worth over £20,000 • An invitation to the Opening Reception
  • The chance to sell their work
  • To be part of a network of exhibiting artists dating back to 1823 when the Society was founded

"With such a wealth of talent and support, the future looks exceptionally bright for the Royal Society of British Artists. Join us in celebrating the power of art and creativity!" - Michael Harrison, President Submissions are ONLINE ONLY and open until Friday 9 January 2026

How to Apply

A single-stage online judging of all submitted works will take place, after which selected works should be delivered to Mall Galleries, London, for inclusion in the exhibition:

  • Register or log in to our Open Exhibition Submission System (OESS) to submit between 12 noon on Monday 8 September 2025 and Friday 9 January 2026 Upload your image/s in JPEG or PNG format and under 5MB. One image per submission must be submitted, showing the complete work. An optional two additional images per work may be submitted, showing details. The judges will make their decision based on these images, so please ensure that photographs are accurate and show work at its best. Also required is the title, medium, size (cm), year of completion, and price of each work, plus there is the option to add an artwork description.
  • Log in to the OESS from 12 noon on Friday 16 January to see if your work has been selected
  • If selected, deliver your work on Saturday 14 February, 10am to 5pm, to Mall Galleries, 17 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5BD. Works should be delivered unwrapped with the relevant form and labels, which are downloadable upon notification of selection.

Find out more on our website here.