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Royal Cambrian Academy Annual Open Exhibition 2026
Royal Cambrian Academy of Art · Conwy, United Kingdom
Annual open exhibition in Conwy, North Wales, for UK-based artists aged 18+. Up to two 2D or 3D works in any medium, selected from digital images; £500 Selector's Prize.
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Who can enter
- Location
- United Kingdom (by country of residence)
- Age
- 18 and over
- Career stage
- Any
- Mediums
- Any medium
- Entries
- Up to 2 works per artist
- Sale
- Work must be for sale
- Size limits
- Max 100cm x 100cm for 2D; 100cm x 100cm footprint for 3D
- Submission
- Online submission
- Also
- UK-based artists and students aged 18+; max 2 works; all works must be for sale.
About
The Royal Cambrian Academy of Art in Conwy runs an Annual Open Exhibition welcoming 2D and 3D work in any medium from UK-based artists and students aged 18 and over. A maximum of two works may be submitted per artist, each no larger than 100cm x 100cm (or a 100cm x 100cm footprint for 3D). All works must be for sale, and selection is made from digital images only, with no physical hand-in before selection.
For the 2026 edition, entries closed at noon on 7 April 2026 via the Parker Harris artopps portal, with results notified on 10 April, delivery 16-18 April and the exhibition running 25 April to 30 May 2026. Fees were £15 for one work or £25 for two (£10/£20 for students with a valid NUS card). The Academy awards a £500 Selector's Prize. The call recurs annually in early spring.