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OpenCloses 8 Jan 2027

Royal Society of British Artists (RBA) Annual Exhibition 2027 - Open Call

Royal Society of British Artists / Federation of British Artists (Mall Galleries) · London, United Kingdom

Open submission for non-members to exhibit alongside RBA members at Mall Galleries, London, 25 February - 6 March 2027. Painting, sculpture, drawing and original prints; artists 18+ worldwide; over £15,000 in prizes. Deadline 8 January 2027.

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Who can enter

Location
Open worldwide
Age
18 and over
Career stage
Any
Mediums
Painting, Sculpture, Drawing, Printmaking
Size limits
Maximum 2.4m along longest dimension
Submission
Online, then physical if shortlisted
Also
Any artist aged 18+ worldwide; up to six works submitted, up to four selected; original work not previously exhibited in London; no photography. Online entry then physical delivery for selected works.

About

The Royal Society of British Artists holds an annual exhibition at Mall Galleries, London, and invites non-member artists to submit work for selection alongside members. Entry is online in the first stage; selected works are delivered on a receiving day.

Any artist aged 18 or over from anywhere in the world may enter up to six works (up to four may be selected) in painting, sculpture, drawing or original printmaking (no photography). Works must be the artist's original creation, not previously exhibited in London, and no more than 2.4m along the longest dimension.

Over £15,000 in prizes is available, including the Huaicun Zhang Award for Excellence (£10,000) and the de Laszlo Foundation Award (£2,000). The 2027 exhibition runs 25 February - 6 March 2027.

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