Printmaking 2026 Terms & Conditions

1. Eligibility

The competition is open to printmakers worldwide.

All submitted works must be original prints created by the artist using recognised printmaking processes (see Section 4).

Works may be:

• Editioned prints
• One-off prints
• Monotypes or monoprints
• Artist Proofs
• Variable Editions

Giclée prints, digital reproductions, or reproduction prints of any kind are not eligible.

There is no set theme for Printmaking 2026. The aim of the competition is to showcase excellence in contemporary printmaking worldwide, providing a platform for printmakers from across the globe to celebrate their craft, highlight technical skill, and explore innovative approaches that push the boundaries of the medium.

2. Submission Procedure

Entries must be submitted online only via the Olist platform.

Applicants must create an account on Olist in order to submit work.

Maximum of 6 artworks per artist

Maximum framed size (UK physical exhibition): 50cm x 50cm

High-quality image required (JPEG or PNG, 1–4MB)

Full description required (technique, size including frame, edition details)

Entry Fee:

£22 per artwork

£18 per artwork (students)

It is the artist’s responsibility to ensure their work meets all eligibility and presentation requirements before submission. Entry fees are non-refundable.

3. Sale & Commission

If your artwork sells, you will receive 60% of the final sale price, with the gallery retaining a 40% commission (inclusive of VAT). Any unsold works can either be collected after the exhibition or arranged for return. Collection details will be shared towards the end of the exhibition, and alternatively, you may choose our Packaging & Shipping service to have your work returned directly to you.

Ironbridge Fine Arts Printmaking Open 2026 – Terms & Conditions

1. Eligibility

UK Applicants: Must be resident in the United Kingdom. Final framed artworks must not exceed 50 cm × 50 cm.

International Applicants: Artists based outside the UK may enter with no size limit. Works will be included in the online exhibition and displayed digitally in the gallery space; physical exhibition is UK only.

Republic of Ireland: Entries are considered international and are not eligible for physical exhibition or UK-based prizes.

2. Submissions

Up to 6 artworks per artist may be submitted.

Entry fees: £22 per artwork (£18 for students & under 25s). Non-refundable.

Upload high-resolution images with a description including technique and size.

Artists are responsible for confirming eligibility; no refunds will be given.

All submissions must be completed by 5 pm on 11th May 2026 via the Olist platform.

3. For Sale / Not For Sale

If for sale:

Prices must be inclusive of VAT where applicable.

Prices must be confirmed at submission and cannot be changed after selection.

If a work sells:

Artist receives 60% of the sale price; Ironbridge Fine Arts retains 40% commission (inclusive of VAT).

Gallery manages all sales transactions.

If a framed work sells and a customer requests another print from the edition, the gallery may contact the artist to confirm availability and supply cost. Any subsequent sale is subject to artist confirmation.

4. Accepted Printmaking Techniques

Etching (any metal)

Drypoint

Mezzotint

Photo-Etching (Solar Plate, Dry Film, Photogravure, Photo Emulsion)

Collagraph (including collage, card cut-out, carborundum, Tetra-pack)

Relief printing (Lino, Woodcut, Engraving, Woodblock, Multi-plate, Reduction)

Monotypes & Monoprints

Lithography

Mokulito

Viscosity Printing

Letterpress

Gelli Plate Printing

Cyanotype

Silkscreen

Gyotaku

Botanical Transfer Printing

Printmaking collage (using the above processes)

Only original printmaking processes are accepted.

5. Selection Process

All submissions are reviewed by a selection committee.

Selection is based on: artistic quality, technical ability, originality, and overall presentation.

Decisions of the selection committee are final; no correspondence will be entered into.

Works not meeting size, framing, or eligibility requirements may be refused.

6. Exhibition Details

Physical Exhibition (UK only): Selected UK works will be displayed at Ironbridge Fine Arts Gallery, Shropshire.

Online Exhibition (UK & International): All selected works will be displayed digitally on the gallery website and virtual exhibition platform.

Catalogue: All selected works will appear in the Printmaking 2026 Catalogue, available to purchase online.

7. Key Dates

Online applications close: 11th May 2026, 5 pm

Announcement of selected works: 23rd May 2026 (check results via Olist)

Delivery of selected works (UK only): 19th–20th June 2026, 10 am–4 pm

Private View & Prize Announcement: 4th July 2026, 12 pm–4 pm

Exhibition Opens: 4th July 2026

Exhibition Closes: 26th September 2026

Collection of unsold works (UK only): 2nd & 3rd October 2026, 10 am–4 pm

8. Framing & Presentation (UK Applicants Only)

All submitted works must be framed to a minimum Level 2 Conservation standard using professional materials.

Acid-Free Materials:
All mount boards, backing boards, and tapes must be acid-free to prevent yellowing or deterioration over time.

Archival Mounting:
The artwork should be mounted in a way that avoids direct adhesive contact, often using hinges, corners, or archival tape.

Protective Glazing:
Glazing must be glass or acrylic (no styrene), protecting the artwork from dust, dirt, and UV damage. Standard glass will be accepted but UV protected is preferred. 

Structural Integrity:
Frames must be sturdy and secure, capable of supporting the artwork safely without risk of warping or breaking. 

Glazing: Glass or acrylic only – styrene is not accepted. Standard glass will be accepted but UV protected is preferred. 

Accepted hanging systems: D-rings, strap hangers, or mirror plates.
Not accepted: sawtooth hangers, clip frames, or any damaged/unstable frames.

Frames must be clean, structurally sound, and fitted with appropriate hanging hardware. Works that do not meet these standards may be refused.

International Applicants: You are not required to submit physically framed works. Digital submissions are sufficient, and framing will only be required if your work is selected for exhibition in the UK.

9. Delivery (UK Applicants Only)

Selected works must be delivered to:
Ironbridge Fine Arts, Shropshire, TF8 7NJ

Delivery dates: 19th–20th June 2026, 10am–4pm
Please note that late arrivals may not be accepted.

Artists are responsible for arranging delivery of their artwork to the gallery. We do not offer a collection service from artists’ homes or studios.

All works will be condition-checked on arrival. Any artwork found to be damaged may be deemed unsuitable for exhibition and therefore not hung.

Artists must ensure all packaging is removed following delivery or that arrangements are made for its removal.

We strongly recommend using a professional art courier. Wherever possible, couriers should remain on site while the artwork is unpacked and take all packaging materials away with them.

If delivery is made via an overnight or standard courier service where packaging cannot be removed at the time of delivery, the gallery will accept the work; however, a £10 unpacking and packaging disposal fee will apply. This covers the additional time required to carefully unpack the artwork and responsibly dispose of packaging materials through recycling.10. Insurance

Artists are responsible for insuring their work during transit and exhibition.

Ironbridge Fine Arts is not liable for loss or damage.

11. Collection & Storage

Unsold works must be collected 2nd–3rd October 2026, 10 am–4 pm.

Uncollected works incur a £10/day storage fee.

After 30 days, uncollected works may be removed or disposed of at the gallery’s discretion.

12. Packaging & Shipping Return Service

Unsold works may be returned via the gallery’s shipping service (fees apply).

Once handed to an external courier, Ironbridge Fine Arts is not responsible for loss or damage. Artists are advised to insure their work.

13. Copyright & Image Use

Artists retain full copyright.

By entering, you grant Ironbridge Fine Arts permission to use images for promotional purposes, exhibition, catalogue, website, and marketing.

If you do not wish your work to be used for promotional purposes, notify the gallery prior to submission.

14. Data Protection

Personal information will be processed solely for competition administration and handled in accordance with GDPR.

15. General Agreement

By submitting work, artists confirm:

The work is entirely their own creation.

All submission details are accurate.

They agree to these Terms & Conditions.

They accept the selection committee’s decision is final.

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 Yardley Arts, The Old School Hall, The Square, Yardley Hastings, Northamptonshire NN7 1EU

Eligibility / Criteria

Any artist over 18 may submit, who is a resident in the UK. Open theme.

Acceptable media: Paintings, drawings, mixed media, collage, original framed prints, ceramics and sculpture. 

We do not accept photography, digital or installation artwork. All works must be wall hung or free standing. 

Works must not have been exhibited at Yardley Arts previously.

Submission Fee

The submission fees are non-refundable and support the not-for-profit programme at Yardley Arts.

Restrictions
All entries must be less than 

2 Dimensional : 1.2 meters in any one direction including frame
3 Dimensional: 2 metres in any one direction

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 ' " & % * ( ) < > / ~ # + =
 

Presentation

All wall-hung art work must have D-rings secured on the reverse to comply with our professional picture hanging system. We do not use mirror-plating. 

If the work is framed, artists are advised to submit images of the work including the frame. Please note, a work maybe be rejected during the final selection prior to the hang, if the frame is deemed unsuitable.

Metal frames, unprotected glass edges and clip frames are inadmissible.

Pricing
Work selected for exhibition must be for sale. Commission is charged by the gallery at 30% (no VAT). 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. 

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

Works should be delivered and collected on the specified receiving and collection days to Yardley Arts, The Old School Hall, The Square, Yardley Hastings, Northamptonshire NN7 1EU.

If you are unable to deliver or collect your work, you may send another person on your behalf – this may include an art courier (see below).

Artists are responsible for the costs of delivery and collection.

Delivery:

Works should be delivered unwrapped with the relevant form and labels, which are downloadable upon notification of selection.

All packaging must be taken away at the point of delivery. 

Collection:

We are unable to wrap works or provide wrapping for works being returned. 

Any uncollected works will be removed from the gallery after the collection day and stored by an independent courier company at the artist's expense. 

If works are not collected within 2 weeks of the collection day, the gallery will be entitled to destroy, sell, or otherwise dispose of the works without consent, prior notification, or compensation to the artist.

Please note that we do not accept liability for the services of any art courier.

Selection

The Selection Panel will be solely responsible for selecting artworks. 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.

If works arrive damaged, with unacceptable framing, size discrepancies from the original submission, or not as shown online, these will be withdrawn and will need to be collected from Yardley Arts by the artist at their expense.

The decision of the Selection Committee is final and we are unable to offer feedback.

The prize winning works are selected in time for the awards ceremony during the Private View, prior to the exhibition opening to the public.

Sales

All work must be for sale.

Once work has been submitted, any sale made by the gallery before or during the course of the exhibition up to and including the collection day shall take precedence and supersede one made privately. Any private sale made in this period will incur the normal commission.

Online Selling
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. All sales will be subject to a commission of 30%.

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.

exhibitions@yardleyarts.org

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

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Royal Ulster Academy of Arts

145th RUA Annual Exhibition – Call for Entries 2026

The Royal Ulster Academy of Arts invites submissions for the 145th RUA Annual Exhibition, Northern Ireland’s longest-established open exhibition of contemporary visual art.

Founded in 1879, the RUA Annual presents a rigorously selected survey of current practice and is a major platform for both emerging and established artists. The exhibition is scheduled to take place at the Ulster Museum, Belfast, from October 2026 to January 2027 (subject to confirmation).

Who Can Apply

Submissions are open to artists aged 18 and over.

The Royal Ulster Academy Annual Exhibition primarily presents works in painting, drawing, original print, photography, textiles, ceramics, sculpture, and craft, reflecting the Academy’s longstanding emphasis on materially-based practices.

Artists working with multi-media or digital processes may submit work; however, the exhibition format and available infrastructure are principally designed for physical works. As a result, only a very limited number of digital or screen-based works can typically be accommodated.

All works are considered through a democratic selection process by the Academy’s panel.

Technical requirements and presentation guidelines for digital or multi-media submissions are available here: [Digital & Multi-Media Submission Guidelines].

Additional Conditions

Work must have been created between 2024 and 2026

Work previously exhibited in Northern Ireland is not eligible

Maximum size: 2 metre in any one direction. There is no minimum size
Artists should bear in mind that the exhibition typically includes several hundred works, and larger works may be more difficult to accommodate within the available gallery space

All works must be for sale and suitably prepared for display

Works on canvas may be submitted unframed, provided they are properly stretched and presented in an exhibition-ready condition suitable for display.

Submission fees are non-refundable and apply whether or not a work is selected

How to Apply

Online submissions only

Opens: 10 March 2026

Deadline: 14 July 2026 (midnight)

Maximum of three works per artist

⚠️ Important:
Physical artworks must not be delivered at the submission stage. Delivery is only permitted for artists shortlisted following Stage 1 digital pre-selection.

Selection Process

Stage 1: Digital pre-selection (completed 22nd July 2026)

Stage 2: Physical selection for shortlisted artists only

Delivery date: Sunday, 2 August 2026

Belfast delivery address to be confirmed and issued directly to shortlisted artists

Optional Dublin drop-off  1st August available via an independent third-party service (small handling fee applies)

contact brian@tomcaldwellgallery.com  or phone +44 7711 716 887  for further details

Pricing

1 artwork: £20

Up to 2 artworks: £35

Up to 3 artworks: £50

Selected works are subject to a 30% RUA commission.
Minimum artwork price: £200.

Submission fees are non-refundable and apply whether or not a work is selected

Framed Multiples (Photographs & Prints)

For editioned works, the exhibited piece is the only framed example sold through the RUA.
Any additional editions sold through the RUA will be supplied unframed, with framing arrangements left to be agreed privately between artist and purchaser.

Image Files
Images must be uploaded as JPEG (.jpg) or TIFF (.tif/.tiff) files. Files should be of sufficient quality for the selectors to assess the work clearly. As a guide, image files should be approximately 2–5 MB in size. Excessively large files should be avoided as they may increase upload times without improving the selection process.

Presentation of Work
If selected for Stage 2, all works must be delivered ready for exhibition. Two-dimensional works intended to be wall hung must have appropriate hanging attachments securely fitted before delivery. Mirror plates are recommended. Works that are not suitably prepared for hanging may be rejected.

Framing
Artwork on wooden board or panel may be submitted unframed, provided the edges are cleanly finished, the work is professionally presented, and it is suitable for exhibition. Framed works must be fitted with appropriate hanging attachments.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Artists using AI tools must comply with the RUA’s AI Usage Policy and declare AI use where applicable.
Full policy:
https://www.royalulsteracademy.org/ai-policy

Key Notes

All works are submitted at the artist’s risk; artists are responsible for insurance

Entry fees are non-refundable

Dates, venues, and delivery arrangements are subject to change

Enquiries

📧 info@royalulsteracademy.org
🌐 www.royalulsteracademy.org

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