Eligibility

• Any artist over 18 may submit.
• Subject matter must be essentially marine in nature, relating in some way to tidal waters of the world; topographical, historical, still life, and figure painting are all welcomed. Works relating to non-tidal rivers, inland lakes and waterways etc are not permissible. 
• Acceptable media: Oil, acrylic, watercolour, original prints of any media, mixed media, drawings, pastels, or sculpture.
• Submission fee: £20 per work (or £14 per work for artists aged 35 or under).
• Maximum of six works submitted, maximum of four works selected.
• Works should be no larger than 2.4m along the longest dimension.
• All work must be for sale. The price of works must include commission of 45%+VAT (please note that where foundry fees apply, foundry costs will be deducted before commission is calculated).
• Minimum price: £300, except for prints - framed £200, unframed £120 (buyers will not be charged for postage and packaging of unframed prints, so please ensure the price of unframed prints allows for this).
• Works may be from a limited edition not exceeding fifty.
• Artists are strongly urged to submit new work not previously exhibited.
• The Society advises the use of plain, simple framing in a light or medium colour. Frames and mounts of an unusual colour, size or design may prejudice the chance of acceptance. The following are inadmissible: metal frames, unprotected glass edges and clip frames. 
• Frames or stretchers should be sufficiently substantial to withstand mirror plating with 12mm size 6 screws. 

Delivery & Collection

• Works should be delivered without hanging fittings.
• Packaging from delivered works cannot be retained and must be taken away at the point of delivery.
• We are unable to wrap works or provide wrapping materials for any works being returned.
• Paintings should be completely dry at the time of delivery.
• Any work uncollected on the specified collection date/s will be stored at a separate location and the artist will be charged a storage fee.

Selection

• The Selection Committee is formed of artist members of the Society and is rotated annually.
• Please note that selectors' decisions are final and we are unable to offer feedback.

International Entrants

• Artists who are not resident in the UK but are resident in the EU or elsewhere are welcome to submit work. If your work is sold at the exhibition you have a responsibility to register and account for UK VAT with H.M. Revenue & Customs. Artists without a UK residence (known as 'NETPs' - non-established taxable persons) can find further details on 'NETP' status and how to register for VAT at www.hmrc.gov.uk (HM Revenue & Customs Reference: Notice 700/1, Mar 2014) under the heading 'Should I be registered for VAT?' Please note: the registration process can take up to 4 weeks. Please address any questions you may have to the VAT Helpline on tel. no. 0300 200 3700 or Outside UK: +44 2920 501 261.
• Artists sending work from abroad should use a picture carrier. Many artists use Picture Post Art as they offer a packing and delivery service for our exhibitions (we do not accept any liability for their services). Picture Post Art - Tel: 07833 450788 /  Email: info@picturepostcompany.co.uk

Terms & Conditions

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Please Note: The above terms and conditions are provided by the exhibition organisers.

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Conditions of Entry

Eligibility

• Any artist over 18 may submit.
• Acceptable media: Any medium including original prints but excluding sculpture and photography.
• Submission fee: £20 per work (or £14 per work for artists aged 35 or under), which includes Free Admission to the exhibition (normally £5).
• Work must have been completed in the last three years and not been exhibited in London previously.
• Minimum sale price: £300 (Although works may be 'NFS', not for sale - if your work is not for sale, please input the price as '0' when prompted).

• The price of works for sale must include 45%+VAT commission.

• Maximum of three works submitted.
• Maximum of three works selected.
• Works should not be larger than 2.4m along the longest dimension.
• Note that artists accepted for exhibition will be invited to advertise portrait commissions through our Commissions department on which a commission will be payable.

Delivery & Collection

• Packaging from delivered works cannot be retained and must be taken away at the point of delivery.
• We are unable to wrap works or provide wrapping materials for any works being returned.
• Paintings should be completely dry at the time of delivery.
• Any work uncollected on the specified collection date/s will be stored at a separate location and the artist will be charged a storage fee.

Selection

• The Selection Committee is formed of artist members of the Society and rotates annually.
• Please note that selectors' decisions are final and we are unable to offer feedback.

International Entrants

• All International submissions will be ONLINE ONLY, artists will need to ship their work if selected for the exhibition.
• Artists from outside the UK may need to register for VAT, please check with HM Revenue and Customs: https://www.gov.uk
• Artists sending work from abroad should use a picture carrier. Many artists use Picture Post Art as they offer a packing and delivery service for our exhibitions (we do not accept any liability for their services). Picture Post Art - Tel: 0044 (0)1302 711011 / Mobile: 07833 450788 /  Email: info@picturepostcompany.co.uk

Terms & Conditions

• For full terms and conditions, click here.
• For full Anti-money Laundering legislation, click here.

Please Note: The above terms and conditions are provided by the exhibition organisers.

For terms and conditions which apply to the use of the OESS entry system please view below:
OESS Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy

Eligibility

• Any artist over 18 may submit.
• Acceptable media: Paintings, drawings, pastels, original framed prints (excluding photography). Note that sculpture is not admissible.
• Submission fee: £20 per work (or £14 per work for artists aged 35 or under).
• Work must have been completed in the last two years and must not have been previously exhibited in London.
• Maximum of six works submitted. Maximum of three works selected.
• Works should not be larger than 2.4m along the longest dimension.
• All work must be for sale.
• Minimum price: £300 (£180 for framed prints, or £120 for unframed prints).
• The price of works must include 45%+VAT commission.
• Works that differ significantly from the photograph entered will not be exhibited.

Delivery & Collection

• Packaging from delivered works cannot be retained and must be taken away at the point of delivery.
• Paintings should be completely dry at the time of delivery.
• We are unable to wrap works or provide wrapping materials for any works being returned.
• Any work uncollected on the specified collection date/s will be stored at a separate location and the artist will be charged a storage fee.

Selection

• The Selection Committee is formed of artist members of the New English Art Club.
• Please note that selectors' decisions are final and we are unable to offer feedback.

International Entrants

• Artists from outside the UK may need to register for VAT, please check with HM Revenue and Customs: https://www.gov.uk
• Artists sending work from abroad should use a picture carrier. Many artists use Picture Post Art as they offer a packing and delivery service for our exhibitions (we do not accept any liability for their services). Picture Post Art - Tel: 07833 450788 / Email: info@picturepostcompany.co.uk

Terms & Conditions

• For full terms and conditions, click here.

Please Note: The above terms and conditions are provided by the exhibition organisers.

For terms and conditions which apply to the use of the OESS entry system please view below:
OESS Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy