The London Group is now accepting entries for its 86th Open exhibition which will take place 8-23 November at Copeland Gallery, Peckham, London SE15.
Open daily 11-5pm

Private View: Friday 7 November 
Prize-giving TBC
Artists’ Talks 9 & 23 November

Delivery of work: 4 November

Collection of work: 23 November 5-6 pm or from 11-6 pm on 24 November

if you have any technical issues during the submission process, please email : lori@oess.uk

Eligibility
Submissions of work are invited from UK-based visual artists over the age of 18 working in any medium.

Cost: The entry fee is £20 for one submission, £35 for two submissions, or £45 for three submissions.

Prizes
The London Group Prize 1,000
The London Group Prize 500
The Vic Kuell Memorial Prize for Innovation 1,000
The Schauerman Prize for Digital Art 500
The Chelsea Arts Club Trust Stan Smith Award for an Artist Under 35 1,000
The JPES Partnership Prize 1,000
The Armour Studio Award 500
Linden Hall Studio Prize – Opportunity to show three artworks alongside the Linden Hall Collection

Are you applying for the under 35 prize? Make sure that your date of birth is correct on your OESS profile, and answer the question “Are you applying for the under 35 prize” when you start your submission.

Wall-based work

Size restrictions: 180 cm x 120 cm landscape or portrait.
Will require mirror plates affixed at the mid-point on each side. All glazed work must have solid frames (no clip frames). Work on aluminium must have appropriate fixings attached. For unframed work, work in multiple parts or work over 15kg in weight The London Group reserves the right to require work to be installed by the artist as directed by the curators.

No adhesives admissible so please make sure that all wall based work can be hung using a nail or screw.

Sculpture: 
Size restrictions: 240 cm high x 100cm wide x 100 cm depth, including plinth.

Any plinths or support necessary for the display of 3-D work must be provided by the artists themselves. The curators reserve the right not to use plinths/supports that are deemed inadequate or too bulky.

All Artists
Please add any social media or website links to your artist statement or bio in your OESS profile.
Printed material or accompanying texts are not admissible unless integral to the work and included in the image of the work.

Video Artists 

If you would like your work to be included in the dedicated show reel, the maximum duration allowed is 7 minutes.
If you are submitting a work to be displayed on its own monitor or as a separate installation, you are responsible for providing all necessary equipment*.

Please use the Installation Details box to specify any video equipment you will provide for your display, or to request that your work be included in the show reel.

The selectors reserve the right to show any video work as part of a dedicated showreel programme.

*Equipment such as monitors, DVD players and computers that are required for the display of audio/video work must be provided by the artists themselves.

Headphones must be provided by the artist for work which has sound, in addition to any speakers. The choice between headphones/speakers will be at the discretion of the curators.

Sculpture, Time-Based or Performance Artists 

Please use the Installation Details box to detail any display details and special instructions regarding setup or requirements.
Any plinths or support necessary for the display of 3-D work must be provided by the artists themselves. The curators reserve the right not to use plinths/supports that are deemed inadequate or too bulky.

Image Uploads
Image files should be JPG or PNG and no more than 5MB. Image file names should not be too long or contain any invalid characters such as ' " & % * ( ) < > / ~ # + =

[Note: If you are having problems uploading your images please resize your image to approximately 1600 pixels wide and then save as a new file] 

Pricing
Commission is charged by The London Group at 20%
Prices should include VAT if applicable.

Selection
The Selection Committee will select all 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. The award of prizes for work in the exhibition is at the complete discretion of the Selection Panel and individual prize selectors.

Communications
All communication will be by email. 

23rd September, All applicants will be notified by email to check the Portal, if successful must respond within one week to confirm participation. Failure to do so could result in work being withdrawn from the exhibition. 

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
All artists selected for exhibition must arrange for delivery and collection of their work to and from The Copeland Gallery at the specified days and times. Please ensure that you can comply with this requirement before entering, as The London Group cannot assist with alternative arrangements.
All packaging materials must be removed after delivery and brought back at collection.

Transport Connections & Parking

The nearest railway stations are Peckham Rye and Nunhead. The Copeland Gallery is a short walk away.

There is parking at the gallery and a limited set down area which can be used for up to 20 minutes.

Any work not collected at the end of the exhibition will be disposed of at The London Group’s discretion and any costs incurred will be charged to the artist.

Gallery Restrictions

The Gallery space is on one level.

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.


 

Copyright

It is the responsibility of the artist to ascertain the copyright of any existing image that is incorporated into a work and if applicable permission must be sought from the copyright-holder for its reproduction and the required fee must be paid by the artist. Proof of reproduction rights must be sent to enquiries@thelondongroup.com as soon as possible if the work is accepted for the Open. It is the responsibility of the artist to ascertain the copyright of any audio material in their work and to take out PRS and PPL licenses for any copyright material. Copies of certificates must be sent to enquiries@thelondongroup.com as soon as possible if the work is accepted for the Open. The artist must indemnify The London Group and The Copeland Gallery against any liability for playing/showing audio/visual copyright material.

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 Hunt Open Submission Exhibition will be held at the Hunt Museum, Customs House, Rutland Street, Limerick City from 5 December, 2025 until 28 February, 2026.   

Eligibility

Submissions of work are invited from visual artists working in the following medium painting, print, photography, drawing and sculpture. Works outside these categories are not usually accepted.

Submission Procedure

Submission is by online entry only. Please click on the link from our website and follow the instructions. There is a €15 fee per artwork submitted. Submission fee is non-refundable. The selection committee is made up of six to eight invited artists. Artworks will be judged solely on merit. The decision is final and binding, and no correspondence or feedback will be entered into under any circumstance. The work should not have been exhibited previously in Limerick with the exception of Graduate Exhibitions. If selected for exhibition, work cannot be removed from display until after the close of the exhibition.

The Hunt Museum reserves the right to reject work that it believes is in breach of copyright laws.

Reproductions of existing artworks are not eligible.

Work must be professionally presented for exhibition. All artworks must be presented with complete mechanisms for hanging for wall-mounted pieces (mirror plates or string/ wire). 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 automatically be deemed ineligible for exhibition.

Artwork must have been created in the past five years.

Labelling & Presentation 

Each artwork must be clearly labelled. Please ensure that the label information matches the information at the time of entry. It is important that all details are included on the form, as incomplete details will deem the entry inadmissible. All works will be checked on entry, so please make sure your information is correct.

All works handed in for exhibition must be:

• Unwrapped
• Professionally presented (needing no further work, additions or framing prior to exhibition)
• Labelled correctly
• Works that are of a delicate or fragile nature can be delivered wrapped but must be clearly marked with additional labels on the packaging. The organisers may ask that work is unwrapped.
• The utmost care will be taken of all works submitted for exhibition, however the Hunt Museum will not be liable for any damage, loss of or destruction of artworks. Artists should insure their works against all risks. All works accepted for exhibition will be transported entirely at the artists' risk. The Hunt Museum will not accept liability for loss or damage occurring during travel to the exhibition or the selection process. Works are insured when accepted to the exhibition and condition checked by the museum team.

Pricing & commission

Work selected for exhibition will be expected to be for sale except in exceptional circumstances agreed beforehand. A commission of 25% will be paid to the museum. It will be assumed that the sale price includes the cost of any frame and the 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. 

Sold work will be marked with a red dot. The Hunt Museum will not be liable for any loss arising out of the failure by a purchaser to complete a sale or the mis-marking of any sold artwork. 

The museum will collect 25% of the artwork’s price as a deposit on the sale along with the buyer’s contact information and permission to share that information with the artist. The buyer will then pay the balance to the artist prior to collection. If the balance of the purchased artwork has not been paid by the end of the exhibition, the artwork will be released back to the artist for them to complete the transaction. Fully paid for artworks will be released to the buyer.  A price for framed work for artwork with editions, e.g. photography or print, must be included for the catalogue and online sales platform. There is no unframed sales option for editions.

Photography & Copyright

The artist allows the museum to photograph the works and  to use the images of any artwork for publicity and public engagement purposes only. This includes television, print (catalogue, newspapers, trade publications), website (Hunt Museum and others), social media (Hunt Museum and others) and any other method that the organisers deems fit for purpose.

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 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. An email reminder will be sent to artists to check their status on the dates listed.

Insurance

Artists are responsible for insuring their own work. All works accepted for exhibition will be displayed entirely at the artists' risk.  Organisers and the museum 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 Museum. All packaging materials must be removed after delivery (no 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. We will accept applications from outside the EU, however artists sending works from outside the EU are responsible for payment of any associated duties or taxes. The Hunt Museum will not be responsible for resolving any customs issues that may occur. Artists must ensure that their work reaches us on the designated days and is customs compliant. The Hunt Museum will not pay customs charges, duty or any associated charges on works arriving by courier. It is the artist’s responsibility to ensure that the work is correctly packaged, as the museum will not accept responsibility for work damaged in transit or by any third parties.

Work not collected at the stated times will be subject to a daily charge of €10 and will be disposed of after one week. 

The Hunt Museum will not undertake the wrapping, crating and packing of any artworks.

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 museum and associated organisations for promotional and publicity purposes.
• I authorise the museum to share my contact information with the buyer.
• 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