PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION IN FULL!

RESERVE PRICE : Artists determine their own reserve price but we encourage you to be realistic, bearing in mind that buyers are looking for affordable art. Buyers at this auction are looking for work below the market price, so bear that in mind when you set your reserve price. 

This is a two step project which combines TIMED Auction sale  with and online exhibition afterwards.

The selected artists will be exhibited online and their work will be presented at international auction via Chalkwell auctions. 

TIMED AUCTION

The seleceted works will be listed at our dedicated "Artists on the Rise" (AOTR) auction of contemporary investment art. 

The catalogue of selected works will be published on Chalkwell auctions website approximately 2 weekends before the final date of the auction. They will be open for bidding. 

 The works succesfully sold at auction will be listed on the link below.

https://www.chinwerussell.com/featured-at-auction

ONLINE EXHIBITION

The selected works will be showcased on www.chinwerussell.com in an online exhibition.

The Exhibition opens approximately 2-5 days after the auction and will run for 3-4 weeks. 

ENTRY FEES

Entry fees are not refundable under any circumstances. 

All entries must have artwork description, Artist statement and bio. 

AUCTION TERMS

All works submitted to us must be original and must be your own creation or that of the artist you represent.

All works submitted for auction must be available for sale on the day of the auction so make sure that this is the case before you submit.

The auction catalogue will be published in advance of the auction day, once the catalogue goes live, you cannot withdraw your work. This is because it costs time and money to prepare the catalogue. If there is any reason why you must withdraw your work, please let us know ahead of time before the auction catalogue is published.

The auction will be featured on social media to announceand sold works will be featured on social media again after the auction has taken place. 

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RESERVE PRICE : Artists determine their own reserve price but we encourage you to be realistic, bearing in mind that buyers are looking for affordable art. Buyers at this auction are looking for work below the market price, so bear that in mind when you set your reserve price. 

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IMAGE: Your work will be sold on image alone therefore we need good quality images in jpeg. To give your work the best chance of being sold, ensure that the full image of the work is visible including any frame.   

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If your work sells, the auctioneer will collect the payment + shipping cost from the buyer and the buyer's address is released to you.

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You are expected to arrange shipping of the works as soon as you receive the shipping address. If it will take longer to arrange shipping, please contact me to discuss. You will ensure that you use adequate protective packaging when shipping your work. You will also need to use a tracked shipping service.

The Buyer pays the shipping cost. 

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PAYMENT TO YOU

We will receive payment(price of work+shipping cost) for all works 4-6 weeks after the auction has taken place and we will pay to your bank account/paypal less commission (and transfer fees for artists outside the UK.)

Commission is charged at 30% of the sale value. 

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Once the auction ends, there is NO POSSIBILITY of chasing after bids that did not meet your reserve price as it will be too late. This is why it is important to price to sell.

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The auction format is TIMED SALE and will happen on www.chalkwellauctions.co.uk

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AUCTION RESULTS.

 We will let you know the FINAL  results of the auction a day or two after it has taken place.

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Please ensure that the image of your work is high quality and in jpeg format. If your work is framed, then your image should clearly show this if possible. Submission does not mean that your work will be accepted for auction. If your work is accepted for auction, then it will appear in the auction catalogue once it has been uploaded.

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Restrictions
All entries must be show the full artwork so that the buyers can see the finishing of the work. You should also show the back of the artwork so that the buyer will have a clear idea of what the work looks like. 

Image Uploads
Image files should be JPG or PNG and no more than 5MB large. Upload time will depend on your internet connection speed so please be patient. If you are having problems uploading your images please use image editing software to resize your image to approximately 1600 pixels wide and then save as a new file. Image file names should not be too long and should not contain any invalid characters such as ' " & % * ( ) < > / ~ # + =

We recommend that you upload at least 3 images for each artwork, one showing the full image, a second one showing the back, a third one showing the scale of work. 

Pricing
Work selected for exhibition will be expected to be for sale. Commission is charged by the gallery 30%. It will be assumed that the sale price includes the cost of any frame and our commission. Please allow for these points when pricing your work. Prices should include VAT if applicable. If you are VAT registered please provide a VAT number in the box provided. 

Communications
All communication will be by email prefarably.  

Selection
The curator will select the works for the exhibition and auction. The curator will consider all correctly completed submissions. The decision of the curator on all matters is final.

Online Selling
Artists will be responsible for the safe delivery of artworks should an artwork be sold via the online gallery.

Agreement
By submitting to the exhibition you are deemed to accept and agree to the following:
The decision of the Selectors on all matters Is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
I understand that The Organisers reserves the right to make such changes to the exhibition arrangements and these Terms & Conditions as may be deemed necessary by circumstances.
I authorise The Organisers To process, store, and utilise the data in my submission and agree that, if selected for exhibition, images of my work can be freely used by The Organisers, The Gallery and associated organisations for promotional and publicity purposes.
All information provided by me is true and accurate and that the work submitted is wholly of my own creation.
I have read and understood these terms and conditions and by submitting this application I accept and agree to observe all the Terms And Conditions therein.

 

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

Terms and Conditions of Entry - 170 Annual Open Exhibition 

Section 1: Basic Entry Requirements

• Public Applicants - A maximum of 3 works may be submitted per applicant. Up to 3 works could be selected for the final show per applicant.
• RWA Academicians - A maximum of 4 works may be submitted by RWA Academicians, and 2 are guaranteed selection. However, if a piece exceeds size requirements (see section 4) the RWA reserves the right to select only 1 work.
• Work cannot have been exhibited previously at the RWA.
• Artists are encouraged to submit recent work (produced within the last 3 years).
• All works must be for sale (with the exception of Moving Image entries).
• Prices should be predominantly under £10,000
• Entries will be capped at 5,000
• All entries are subject to a two-stage selection process, and this year both selection stages will take place online. Artists will be notified after the second stage and selected works will be required to be delivered to the RWA.

Section 2: Cost of Entry

Submission fees are charged per item:

• £21 per item for General Public (£17.50+VAT)
• £15.90 per item for Students (£13.25+VAT)
• £15.90 per item for Friends of the RWA (£13.25+VAT)
• £10.50 per item for RWA Artist Network members (£8.75+VAT)
• Free for RWA Academicians

Section 3: Submitting Work

All Entries

• All submissions must be made online using our Online Exhibition Submission System (OESS) which can be accessed via our website. Please read the OESS user guide located on our website for further assistance. Please note – when you have made your account on OESS keep a record of log in details as you will need them to access your results. Once the selectors have made their decisions it is the artists’ responsibility to log back into OESS and check their results, on results day 22/07/2023.
• All artists must submit one image of each work. This will be viewed online at pre-selection and final selection stages this year, therefore please ensure your images are as clear as possible.
• If the work is 2D we do not need to see the frame in the image.
• If work is 3D, more than one view may be submitted, so long as they are edited into one image.
• Images should be a JPEG or PNG file and should not exceed a maximum size of 5MB. If you have problems uploading your image(s), we recommend editing it to be no more than 1600 pixels in either direction. (Please note PDF’s cannot be uploaded.)
• Please contact the RWA if you cannot access a computer.

Section 4: Medium – Admissible Works

4.1 Two-Dimensional Work

• Two-dimensional work must not exceed 214 x 214cm (7ft x 7ft), including the frame.
• The total size of a diptych or triptych must not exceed 214 x 214cm (7ft x 7ft).
• Diptychs or triptychs must be clearly labelled in large letters on the back of the work.
• Diptychs or triptychs must have one title and can only be sold as one work.

Painting, Drawing and Mixed Media

• Reproductions of paintings and drawings, made by any process, are not eligible. This includes reproduction giclée prints.

Printmaking

• All printmaking techniques are eligible e.g. etching, drypoint, collograph, woodcut, lithograph, screen print, digital and photographic.
• Prints may be unique (one-off) pieces or they may be signed, numbered and a limited edition.
• Digital prints are eligible only if it is clear to the selectors that they are original artworks made by the creative use of digital technology and that they are not reproduction prints.
• Artists are permitted to sell unframed multiples of selected work. Please see Section 12: Sale of Work.

Photography

• Any medium is acceptable, including digital images, photography and photographic processes.

iPad Drawings

• Digital artwork produced on an iPad is accepted but must be printed and displayed appropriately e.g. if it is framed please see Section 6: Frames and Fixings.
• As per Printmaking it must be made clear to the selectors that they are original artworks made by the creative use of digital technology and that they are not reproduction prints.
• The work should be numbered to denote edition size and as per Printmaking entries you must confirm how many multiples are available for sale.
• iPad drawings cannot be displayed on iPads, unless provided by the artist.
• Reproductions of paintings or drawings are ineligible.

4.2 Three-Dimensional Work

Sculpture

• The maximum floor space for sculpture is 1m x 1m (3.3 x 3.3ft).
• Please include any specific display instructions in Special Instructions.
• Artists are permitted to sell multiples of selected work, e.g. bronzes. Please see Section 12: Sale of Work.
• Please note that it may not be possible to display work as requested - although we aim to display work as close to the artist’s specifications as we can, we cannot guarantee that specific plinth sizes, for example, can be met. The curators’ decision is final.
• Sculptures must weigh no more than is safe for two people to lift – 50kg (see details on regional transport for further restrictions).
• The RWA has limited storage space therefore artists may be asked to collect any large / heavy or fragile sculpture that is not hung at the final selection stage before the exhibition opens.
• Please ensure floor- and plinth-based works are stable.
• When submitting sculpture, please consider the health and safety implications of exhibiting work in a public place. Where work is deemed to be a health and safety risk the decision of the RWA is final.

Installation

• Maximum size must adhere to either 2D or 3D requirements (see above).
• Please note that artists are not permitted to set-up installations in advance and must include full instructions for assembly and display with their entry. All installations are assembled and installed by RWA Technicians.
• Installation components must not weigh more than is safe for two people to lift – 50kg (see details on regional transport for further restrictions).
• The RWA has limited storage space therefore artists may be asked to collect any large / heavy or fragile sculpture that is not hung at the final selection stage before the exhibition opens. Please ensure floor- and plinth-based works are stable.
• Please consider the health and safety implications of exhibiting work in a public place. Where work is deemed to be a health and safety risk the decision of the RWA is final.
• Please contact the RWA if you are unsure if your entry adheres to the Terms and Conditions.

4.3 Artist Books

• Artist books are permitted for entry.
• Please include display instructions in Special Instructions if necessary.
• Overall size must adhere to size restrictions.

4.4 Architecture

• Architectural entries can incorporate drawings, photography, digital imagery, sketches and plans as well as architectural models.
• For architectural models size restrictions apply as per sculpture.
• Architects can enter as individuals or as a practice. The maximum number of entries applies in both cases.

4.5 Moving Image   

How to enter Moving Image Works

• Entries should be made online as per entry guidelines.
• Please include a still image with your submission, and, if possible, a URL to YouTube, Vimeo, etc.
• If you are unable to provide an URL please email curating@rwa.org.uk to enquire about sending in a file transfer

Moving Image Regulations

• Moving image works must be a maximum duration of 10 minutes in length.
• Single screen works or single channel works only.
• At this stage of the process we do need your video files, only a URL to your video online, but when it comes to the hand in days, files should be submitted in the following file format: Quicktime Pro. Res. 422 (HD or 1920 x 1080 preferred, aspect ratio 16:9). Files not submitted in this format are not valid. Should you be selected, information of where to send these will be provided.
• Please do not include title screens or credits as part of your file. The RWA will formatthese in adherence to house style using the information you have entered online. Any additional artists/practitioners/funders that you wish to credit on the work label should be included on your entry under ‘Artwork collaboration’.
• Work will be shown on a flat screen 43inch monitor.

Section 5: Works Inadmissible

• Works in frames or on stretchers to which mirror plates cannot be easily fixed.
• Unframed works on paper that are unframed for reasons that are not aesthetic (see Section 6: Frames and Fixings).
• Reproduction prints which are made to accurately reproduce an already created original image such as a painting, drawing or etching.
• Due to installation limitations, we are unable to accept site-specific work entries.
• Work containing offensive material. Please note that the decision of what constitutes offensive material is at the discretion of the RWA.

Section 6: Frames and Fixings

• All framed work will be hung using mirror plates, therefore please ensure your work is suitably framed.
• All fixtures must be removed from the back of framed work prior to delivery as remaining fixtures are one of the primary sources of damage to artworks.
• The RWA will attach all relevant fixings to all placed works for hanging.
• Where a work has a metal frame, the artist must include the original fixings with their entry.
• Unframed work is acceptable where the decision has been made for aesthetic reasons. Please email curating@rwa.org.uk if you would like to check that your framing will be acceptable.
• Unframed work must include clear instructions for display and the artist must provide the relevant fixings with their entry.

Section 7: Labelling Your Work

• Labels must be printed out from your OESS account on thin white card for each piece. This enables us to record that your work has entered the building.
• The label should be securely attached to the work with a thin piece of string, preferably with staples or strong tape. Please do not use thick cord, rope or twine as this makes it difficult to tuck the label behind the work once it has been hung.
• The string should be long enough to hang in front of the work when wall or plinth-mounted.
• The artist’s name, and title of work should also be written clearly on the back of the work.
• The top of abstract works should be clearly marked on the back to show the correct orientation.

Section 8: Delivery and Packaging

• Works should arrive unwrapped. If you are delivering your work in person there will be space to unwrap your work on delivery. Packaging must then be removed from the RWA by the artist.
• Fragile work may remain wrapped in a way that does not obscure the image during selection.
• If your work is particularly large or heavy, please bring another person to assist wherever possible.

Section 9: International Entries

• Artists submitting work from overseas must ensure that all customs paperwork is complete and that return documentation is attached to the work.
• The RWA will not take responsibility for liaising with customs or external couriers, and all fees and duties must be paid in full by the artist.
• Work should be suitably packaged for international transport. Work will not be packaged for return by RWA staff.

Section 10: Transport Costs

• Regional transport from London, Exeter and Penzance will be available to book once selection results are available, these dates will follow but will be before, or on the hand in days.
• If you are arranging a courier from another location, you will need to ensure they deliver the work on our hand in days (Friday 18, Saturday 19, Sunday 20 August 2023, 10am - 4pm) and notify us in advance by emailing curating@rwa.org.uk
• Please note the RWA will not cover any costs associated with the transport of works, including the cost of shipping, import or postage.
• The RWA strongly advises artists against postal submissions and does not accept liability for damages to works whilst in transit or on the premises.
• The RWA will not pack and label work for collection by couriers.

Section 11: Confirmation of Results

• It is the artist’s responsibility to check their results online.
• The RWA does NOT send emails confirming results.
• The RWA is not responsible for an artist’s failure to receive results.

Section 12: Sale of Work

Exhibited Artwork

• Selling prices must be rounded to the nearest pound.
• The price stated on your submission is the catalogue selling price and this must include the RWA’s commission of 35%+VAT (totalling 42%).
• The information you enter online will be used in all pricing documents. Once the online submissions software has been locked this information cannot be changed. Therefore please ensure this information is correct at the time of submission.
• Artists will be advised of sales, and payment to the artist will be made usually within a month of the sale provided that full payment has been received from the purchaser.
• If an artwork is purchased through the Own Art scheme then please note that payment will be made within 28 days of the end of the exhibition.

Multiples of Exhibited Artwork

• Selling prices must be rounded to the nearest pound.
• All multiples of prints are sold unframed. Please ensure the price entered reflects this.
• The price stated on your submission is the catalogue selling price and this must include the RWA’s commission of 35%+VAT (totalling 42%).
• The information you enter online will be used in all pricing documents. Once the online submissions software has been locked this information cannot be changed. Therefore please ensure this information is correct at the time of submission.
• Artists will be informed of orders for unframed prints and sculpture multiples via email once payment is received by the RWA.
• Payment to the artist will be made usually within a month of the sale provided that the work has been posted.
• It is the artist’s responsibility to mail/deliver the work to the purchaser within 2 weeks of notification email.
• The artist is responsible for all postage or delivery costs, so please factor this in when pricing your editions.
• Unframed digital prints can only be sold if the exhibited work is a digital print.
• The sale of giclée prints of original artwork is not permitted.

Section 13: Collecting Your Work

• Work can be collected from the RWA in early January 2024, exact dates to follow
• In order to collect your work please bring with you a form of ID.
• If a third party is collecting work on your behalf, they must bring this with them or a letter or email saying they have permission to collect the work. Work will not be released without this authority.
• Unsold works that have not been collected by mid January 2024, exact date to be confirmed, will incur a storage charge of £15 per work per week.
• If any work submitted has not been collected within 3 months after the closing date the RWA shall be entitled to, without prior notice to the artist, sell or otherwise dispose of such works and to devote the proceeds of such sale or other disposition as it may think fit in its absolute discretion.
• Please see Section 3. Medium – Sculpture reference separate deadlines for collection of large sculpture.
• If you have arranged for a courier to collect your work, you must email the RWA at least one week in advance at curating@rwa.org.uk with details of the collection.

Section 14: Insurance and Damage to Work

• Exhibitors are responsible for arranging their own insurance to cover damage or loss to their artwork either in transit or whilst at the Academy.
• Work must be insured by the artist from the point of collection if you are using regional transport.
• The utmost care will be taken of all works sent in for exhibition, however neither the Academy, its officers nor its representatives will be responsible for any loss or damage whilst the works are in their possession howsoever caused, with the exception of damage to or theft of exhibited works whilst on public display which has been recorded on CCTV.

Section 15: Copyright

• Copyright remains with the artist; however, by registering online and agreeing to the terms and conditions the artist agrees that his/her work can be used for the promotion of the RWA and its exhibitions.

Section 16: Withdrawal of entry

• Entries can be withdrawn any point up to the submission deadline and will be eligible for a refund.
• It is the artist’s responsibility to contact the RWA to arrange the withdrawal of their submission and payment of refund.
• Refunds are not permittedbeyond the submission deadline, therefore pleaseensure your work meets the RWA entrycriteria before submitting.

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

General Information
Our Annual Printmaking Open Competition shines a spotlight on all the different printmaking techniques both traditional and modern and allow us to celebrate the very best in printmaking today.  All successful applicants will be included in a 10-week Exhibition located at our beautiful gallery built in the 1890s by the Coalbrookdale company (founded by Abraham Darby), located in the Ironbridge UNESCO World Heritage site. All exhibiting artists will also be automatically included in a virtual exhibition.
 

Eligibility
Submissions of work are invited from printmakers working in Woodcut, Engraving, Drypoint, Collagraph, Aquatint, Monotype, Etching, Lithograph, Screen Print, Photogravure, Linocut, Mezzotint, Viscosity Printing, and Jelly Printing. 

Submission Procedure
Submission is by online entry only. Please click on the link from our website and follow the instructions...
 

Pricing
Work selected for exhibition will be expected to be for sale. 40% Commission is charged by the gallery. It will be assumed that the sale price includes the cost of any frame and our commission. Please allow for these points when pricing your work. Prices should include VAT if applicable. If you are VAT registered, please provide a VAT number in the box provided. 
 

Communications
All communication will be by email or via the online login process. Applicants will be required to log in to see if they have been pre-selected and will be asked to download and print their application details to be delivered with the artwork. Failure to do so could result in work being withdrawn from the exhibition. 
 

Selection
The Selection Committee will select the works for the exhibition. The Selectors will consider all correctly completed submissions. The decision of the Selectors on all matters is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
 

Insurance
Artists are responsible for insuring their own work. All works accepted for exhibition will be displayed entirely at the artists' risk and organisers and the gallery will not accept liability for loss or damage occurring during the exhibition, storage, or transit.

Delivery and Collection
Artists are responsible for the delivery and collection of their work at the Gallery. All packaging materials must be removed after delivery (no gallery storage is available for this) and brought back at collection. If you are applying from overseas, please consider how you will get your work to and from the exhibition at the required times.
Work not collected at the stated times will be subject to a daily charge of £10 and will be disposed of after one week. 

Labels
Artists must download a completed application form and completed labels from OList Login to attach to their selected artworks when delivering artworks

Can the application be completed by a 3rd party?
Applications can be completed by a third party however you must have the artist's permission and the Artist must still be alive.

Does a Tryptic/diptych count as a single entry? 
Yes, diptych and triptychs can be entered as a single entry. For the image of the work submitted please ensure this shows the full piece not just a single part. If work is selected for exhibition/competition finalist then please provide a diagram along with the artwork showing the hanging order for our curation team.

Are Giclee Prints of Fine Art Reproductions accepted?
All work must be the Original work and not a Fine Art Reproduction, Giclee Prints, or Photographs.

Helpful Hints for photographing your Artwork.

• We highly recommend having your work scanned to create a high-resolution digital file for entering the competition.

If photographing your artwork: 

• Photos can be taken framed or unframed however photos are best taken prior to any glazing to avoid reflection
• Avoid harsh and bright lights that wash the workout or cause shadows and distort the image. Natural daylight works the best; try placing your work next to an open doorway
• Always photograph the work straight on and in perspective such as standing above the work and looking squarely at the work. Do not submit images of work with a distorted perspective as this does not give a clear or true representation of the work.
• Use a tripod with your camera to stabilise the image and avoid movement/blurring of the image.
• Do not manipulate or edit the photos – If work is digitally enhanced it is not a true representation of your work. If it is apparent that work has been manipulated digitally compared to viewing the original Artwork it may be refused from the biennale and entrance fees will not be refunded.

What type of file can be uploaded and what size should it be?

The image uploaded must be either a JPEG file or PNG and must be between 1 and 4 MB

Is there a maximum Artwork size and does this include the frame?

The maximum Artwork size accepted is 50cm x 50cm (including the frame). The image dimensions entered in your application must be the final frame size including Height, Width, and Depth.

Will the work be shown online as well as in the physical exhibition?

All successful work will be shown online in a virtual exhibition as well as the physical exhibition. 

Can extra or alternative work be handed in for the exhibition?

No only work that has been submitted and successfully accepted can be given for the exhibition, we cannot take any alternatives or additional pieces.

Framing Stipulations

The work must be framed to a minimum of Level 2 Conservation level using a minimum Level 2 conservation level materials and processes – to find a Fine Art Trade Guild-approved framer you can visit https://www.fineart.co.uk . Frames must be free from bits under glass, blemishes, dinks or marks. Framing fixtures must be D-rings and cord, strap hangers, or Mirror plates. The gallery curators can change these fittings so they are fit for purpose and you may not get the original fittings back.

Agreement
By submitting to the exhibition you are deemed to accept and agree to the following:
The decision of the Selectors on all matters Is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
I understand that The Organisers reserve the right to make such changes to the exhibition arrangements and these Terms & Conditions as may be deemed necessary by circumstances.
I authorise The Organisers To process, store, and utilise the data in my submission and agree that, if selected for exhibition, images of my work can be freely used by The Organisers, The Gallery and associated organisations for promotional and publicity purposes.
All information provided by me is true and accurate and that the work submitted is wholly of my own creation.
I have read and understood these terms and conditions and by submitting this application I accept and agree to observe all the Terms And Conditions therein.

 

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

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General Information
The exhibition will be held at Ulster Museum, Stranmillis, Belfast and will be open to the public from October 2023 to January 2024 (exact dates to be confirmed when available)

Eligibility
Submissions of work are invited from visual artists working in any medium. 
Anyone over the age of 18 can submit work.  There is no maximum age limit. 
No member of the Selection Committee may enter work for selection for the Annual Exhibition.
Work entered to the exhibition must have been created between 2021 and 2023. 
Work previously exhibited in Northern Ireland will not be accepted. The RUA reserves the right to reject work that they believe may be in breach of copyright. 

Restrictions
All entries must be less than 2 meters in any one direction including frame. There is no minimum size limit. The maximum size of artwork in its largest dimension including framing is 200cm. The overall size of diptychs, triptychs, etc. must adhere to this maximum size limit. 

Hangings, Fixings & Attachments
The Ulster Museum has its own hanging system therefore ALL HANGINGS, FIXINGS AND ATTACHMENTS MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE DELIVERY OF SHORTLISTED WORK 

Image Uploads
Image files should be JPG or PNG and no more than 5MB large. Upload time will depend on your internet connection speed so please be patient. If you are having problems uploading your images please use image editing software to resize your image to approximately 1600 pixels wide and then save as a new file. Image file names should not be too long and should not contain any invalid characters such as ' " & % * ( ) < > / ~ # + =

Pricing
Work selected for exhibition will be for sale. 30% Commission is charged by the RUA. It will be assumed that the sale price includes the cost of any frame and our commission. Please allow for these points when pricing your work. Prices should include VAT if applicable. If you are VAT registered please provide a VAT number in the box provided. 

Communications
All communication will be by email. Successful applicants will be notified by email and must respond within one week to confirm participation. Failure to do so could result in work being withdrawn From the exhibition. 

Selection
The Selection Committee will select the works for the exhibition. The Selectors will consider all correctly completed submissions. The decision of the Selectors on all matters is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

Insurance
Artists are responsible for insuring their own work. All works accepted for exhibition will be displayed entirely at the artists' risk and organisers and the gallery will not accept liability for loss or damage occurring during the exhibition.

Delivery and Collection
Artists are responsible for the delivery and collection of their work at the Gallery. 
All packaging materials must be removed after delivery (no storage space is available for this) and brought back at collection. If you are applying from overseas please consider how you will get your work to and from the exhibition at the required times.
Work not collected at the stated times will be subject to a weekly charge of £5. 

Online Selling
If 'Online Selling' is used and artworks are not delivered to the gallery, artists will be responsible for the safe delivery of artworks should an artwork be sold via the online gallery.
If a buyer makes a purchase via the online gallery the organisers will contact the artist and buyer to determine if there are additional postage and handling charges that need to be charged to the buyer.

Agreement
By submitting to the exhibition you are deemed to accept and agree to the following:
The decision of the Selectors on all matters Is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
I understand that The Organisers reserves the right to make such changes to the exhibition arrangements and these Terms & Conditions as may be deemed necessary by circumstances.
I authorise The Organisers To process, store, and utilise the data in my submission and agree that, if selected for exhibition, images of my work can be freely used by The Organisers, The Gallery and associated organisations for promotional and publicity purposes.
All information provided by me is true and accurate and that the work submitted is wholly of my own creation.
I have read and understood these terms and conditions and by submitting this application I accept and agree to observe all the Terms And Conditions therein.

 

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

General Information

The exhibition will be held at:

Townhall,
1 Windmill Lane,
Dublin 2,
Ireland,
D02 F206

Plus

Online Exhibition

Eligibility
Submissions of work are invited from visual artists working/resident on the island of Ireland in any of the mediums as previously stated.

Submission Procedure
Submission is by online entry only. Please click on the link from our website and follow the instructions.

Restrictions
Please note works which do not conform to the size restrictions, overly heavy pieces or pieces that the Organisers deem unsuitable for exhibition may face possible rejection. 

Work must be professionally presented for exhibition. All artworks must be presented with complete mechanisms for hanging. 

Exposed wet canvases or works that could cause damage to others will not be accepted under any circumstances. Work that arrives damaged or unfit for exhibition due to any material defect will be automatically deemed ineligible for exhibition.

Maximum size 100 cm x 120 cm. 
 

Image Uploads
Image files should be JPG or PNG and no more than 5MB large. Upload time will depend on your internet connection speed so please be patient. If you are having problems uploading your images please use image editing software to resize your image to approximately 1600 pixels wide and then save as a new file. Image file names should not be too long and should not contain any invalid characters such as ' " & % * ( ) < > / \ ~ # + =

Pricing
Work selected for exhibition will be expected to be for sale at the price stated in the submission and should not be available anywhere else at any other price for the duration of the exhibition. Commission is charged by the gallery at a rate of 30%. It will be assumed that the sale price includes the cost of any frame and our commission. Please allow for these points when pricing your work. The price should include VAT if applicable. If you are VAT registered please provide a VAT number in the box provided.

Communications
All communication will be by email or via the online login process. Applicants will be required to login to see if they have been preselected and will be asked to download and print their application details to be delivered with the artwork. Failure to do so could result in work being withdrawn from the exhibition. 

Selection
The Selection Committee will select the works for the exhibition. The Selectors will consider all correctly completed submissions. The decision of the Selectors on all matters is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

Insurance
Artists are responsible for insuring their own work. All works accepted for exhibition will be displayed entirely at the artists' risk and the organisers and the gallery will not accept liability for loss or damage occurring during the exhibition.

Delivery and Collection
Artists are responsible for the delivery and collection of their work to and from the Gallery. All packaging materials must be removed at delivery (no gallery storage is available for this) and brought back at collection.

Agreement

By submitting to the exhibition you are deemed to accept and agree to the following:
The decision of the Selectors on all matters is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
I understand that The Organisers reserve the right to make such changes to the exhibition arrangements and these Terms & Conditions as may be deemed necessary by circumstances.
I authorise The Organisers to process, store, and utilise the data in my submission and agree that, if selected for exhibition, images of my work can be freely used by The Organisers, The Gallery and associated organisations for promotional and publicity purposes.
All information provided by me is true and accurate and that the work submitted is wholly of my own creation.
I have read and understood these terms and conditions and by submitting this application I accept and agree to observe all the Terms And Conditions therein.

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.
• 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.
• 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: £600, except for prints - framed £325, unframed £200 (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.
• Works that are poorly presented or differ significantly from the photograph entered will not be exhibited.

Entry Fee

• The submission fee is £20 per work for standard entries and £14 per work for artists aged 35 or under.

Delivery & Collection

• Packaging from delivered works cannot be retained and must be taken away at the point of delivery.
• Works should be delivered without hanging fittings.
• 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.
• Paintings should be completely dry at the time of delivery.

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

• If you are not a UK resident and your work is sold at the exhibition you have a responsibility to register and account for UK VAT with H.M. Revenue & Customs at www.hmrc.gov.uk (HM Revenue & Customs Reference: Notice 700/1).
• 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

General Information
The exhibition will be held at Bridport Art Centre Café, South Street, Bridport, Dorset

Eligibility
Submissions of work are invited from artists working in any medium, both 2D and 3D 

Submission Procedure
Submission is by online entry only. Please click on the link from our website and follow the instructions.

Entries
Maximum 5 entries per Artist.   Artists aged over 18 - £15 per entry.    Artists aged under 18 - £10 per entry.

Pricing
Work selected for exhibition will be expected to be for sale. Commission of 35%  is charged by the gallery for each piece sold. It will be assumed that the sale price includes the cost of any frame and our commission. Please allow for these points when pricing your work. 

Communications
All communication will be by email or via the online login process. Applicants will be required to login to see if they have been preselected and will be asked to download and print their application details to be delivered with the artwork. Failure to do so could result in work being withdrawn from the exhibition. 

Selection
The Selection Committee will select the works for the exhibition. The Selectors will consider all correctly completed submissions. The decision of the Selectors on all matters is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

Insurance
Artists are responsible for insuring their own work. All works accepted for exhibition will be displayed entirely at the artists' risk and organisers and the gallery will not accept liability for loss or damage occurring during the exhibition.

Delivery and Collection
Artists are responsible for the delivery and collection of their work at the Gallery. All packaging materials must be removed after delivery (no gallery storage is available for this) and brought back at collection. If you are applying from overseas, please consider how you will get your work to and from the exhibition at the required times.
Work not collected at the stated times will be subject to a daily charge of £10 and will be disposed of after one month. 

Agreement
By submitting to the exhibition you are deemed to accept and agree to the following:
The decision of the Selectors on all matters Is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
I understand that The Organisers reserves the right to make such changes to the exhibition arrangements and these Terms & Conditions as may be deemed necessary by circumstances.
I authorise The Organisers To process, store, and utilise the data in my submission and agree that, if selected for exhibition, images of my work can be freely used by The Organisers, The Gallery and associated organisations for promotional and publicity purposes.
All information provided by me is true and accurate and that the work submitted is wholly of my own creation.
I have read and understood these terms and conditions and by submitting this application I accept and agree to observe all the Terms And Conditions therein.

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

General Information
The exhibition will be held online online.  

Eligibility
Submissions of work are invited from visual artists working in Photography

Image Uploads
Image files should be JPG or PNG and no more than 5MB large. Upload time will depend on your internet connection speed so please be patient. If you are having problems uploading your images please use image editing software to resize your image to approximately 1600 pixels wide and then save as a new file. Image file names should not be too long and should not contain any invalid characters such as ' " & % * ( ) < > / ~ # + =

Pricing
Work selected for exhibition will be expected to be for sale. Commission is charged by the gallery at 30%. It will be assumed that the sale price includes the cost of any frame and our commission of 30%. Please allow for these points when pricing your work. Prices should include VAT if applicable. If you are VAT registered please provide a VAT number in the box provided. 

Communications
All communication will be by email. Successful applicants will be notified by email and must respond within one 48 hours to confirm participation. Failure to do so could result in work being withdrawn From the exhibition. 

Selection
The Selection Committee will select the works for the exhibition. The Selectors will consider all correctly completed submissions. The decision of the Selectors on all matters is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

Online Selling
If 'Online Selling' is used and artworks are not delivered to the gallery, artists will be responsible for the safe delivery of artworks should an artwork be sold via the online gallery.
If a buyer makes a purchase via the online gallery the organisers will contact the artist and buyer to determine if there are additional postage and handling charges that need to be charged to the buyer.

Agreement
By submitting to the exhibition you are deemed to accept and agree to the following:
The decision of the Selectors on all matters Is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
I understand that The Organisers reserves the right to make such changes to the exhibition arrangements and these Terms & Conditions as may be deemed necessary by circumstances.
I authorise The Organisers To process, store, and utilise the data in my submission and agree that, if selected for exhibition, images of my work can be freely used by The Organisers, The Gallery and associated organisations for promotional and publicity purposes.
All information provided by me is true and accurate and that the work submitted is wholly of my own creation.
I have read and understood these terms and conditions and by submitting this application I accept and agree to observe all the Terms And Conditions therein.

 

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

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