TERMS AND CONDITIONS relating to the submission of works of art to the 

2026 SUMMER EXHIBITION of the CHELSEA ART SOCIETY.

The Summer Exhibition of the Chelsea Art Society ("CAS") will be held at Chelsea Old Town Hall, Kings Road, London SW3 5EE between Tuesday 16 June and Sunday 21 June 2026.

Eligibility

Submissions of work are invited from fine artists, including painters, draughtsmen, sculptors and printmakers - no digital, video, sound, photography, needlework, beadwork, pressed flowers, mosaic or stained glass works will be accepted. We only accept original prints. We do not accept giclee or use of AI, nor digitised images that are not original to yourself. 
 

RESTRICTION

All entries must be less than 120cm in any one direction including the frame.

All 2D work must be CLEANLY framed or on a stretched 4cm deep canvas.  

No metal or clip frames will be accepted.

No work that is still wet will be accepted.

ANY WORK DELIVERED AND DEEMED TO BE POORLY FRAMED OR BADLY PRESENTED WILL BE REJECTED FOR HANGING REGARDLESS OF QUALITY OF WORK SUBMITTED. 

2D work must have D-Rings and picture cord/wire attached to the back of the picture, one third from the top.

Sculpture must be stable or securely fixed to a base with nothing that can harm a viewer or administrator. 

Sculptures must be able to be carried in and out of the exhibition with ease and must not cause any damage to the floors or walls. 

The lift is for disabled access only.

UNDER 35YRS - It is your responsibly to let the member of staff know you are eligible for the under 35yrs prize.

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 and payment

All work selected for exhibition MUST be for sale, and the sale price must be stated. 

40% commission for Non-Members and Friends of CAS is charged by CAS.  Exception being Bronze Sculpture at 35% due to the high fixed cost of casting. 

30% commission for Artist Members of CAS is charged by CAS. 

The sale price must include the cost of any frame, our commission and VAT. 

VAT and its administration is the artist's own responsibility. If a VAT receipt is required by the purchaser this is the responsibility of the Artist, not CAS. 

Please allow for these points when pricing your work.

Print prices can be no less than £200 All other artworks prices (painting, drawings, sculptures) start from £275. Lower prices will not be accepted. 

No changes can be made to the submitted price or details of the artwork. 

We will need to edit and correct details for the cataloguing process. CAS takes no responsibility for errors in our catalogue or the necessary edits. We encourage short distinct titles. No post-nominals are included in our catalogue, other than "CAS".

We do not have the capacity to inform artists if their work has been sold. Therefore you must come to Chelsea Old Town Hall on collection day regardless. 

If a buyer requests to purchase an edition for a print or sculpture we always contact the artist to confirm the work is available. The delivery cost is the responsibility of the Artist. 

If your work sells, it may take up to 1 month to receive your money once the exhibition has closed. It is your responsibility to supply CAS with your bank details once you know your work has been sold. An email will be sent to you requesting your bank details. 

If you have any financial questions please contact: treasurer.chelseaartsociety@gmail.com

We do not refund entries.

It is NOT possible to make a refund of any entry payment. It is your responsibility to read the terms and conditions and be certain your work fits the criteria.
 

Communications

It is your responsibility to check the OESS website for results. CAS takes no responsibility for any errors. 

Selection

THERE WILL BE A ONE PHASE SELECTION PROCESS :- 

ART WORKS WILL BE SELECTED AND JUDGED ONLINE. RESULTS WILL BE ANNOUNCED 7 MAY 2026 from NOON onwards.

It is your responsibility to check on the OESS platform as to whether your work has been selected. 

The decision by the Selectors on all matters is final and decision process is confidential - no correspondence will be entered into.

The Selectors will consider only correctly completed submissions.

Insurance

Artists are responsible for insuring their own work. All works, both displayed and unhung, are submitted entirely at the artists' risk. Neither CAS nor the Venue will accept liability for any loss, theft or damage occurring during the exhibition.
 

Delivery and Collection

NB:  Should your artwork differ greatly from the online submission image, or is damaged, or is dirty; we the reserve the right not to exhibit it even having been selected. 

It is up to the discretion of the Chelsea Art Society to allow buyers to take their purchase during the exhibition. 
 

Artists are responsible for the delivery and collection of their work at Chelsea Old Town Hall. Works can be delivered to either the front or the rear of the building. 

The only delivery company we deal with is ART MOVES OF CHELSEA (telephone 020 7352 7492). This is not a last minute service so please forward plan your delivery with them. Art Moves of Chelsea offer this service but it is at their discretion if they choose not to provide a delivery service in any particular case. 

We do not deal with any other courier services or removal of your packaging.

Delivery - Sunday 14th June, 10am-3.30pm. Please allow a minimum of 40 minutes to deliver work.  This will involve unpacking and registering your work. Please take your packaging away with you. 

OESS labels must be attached to the back/base of the artwork. Two print-outs of the OESS form must be presented at hand in.

Collection details:

Collection of unsold hung work - Sunday 21 June, 3.30pm - 5.30pm

Please Note - due to take down of the show no work can be collected before 3.30pm on the 21 June.

If the buyer of a work does not collect it within one month following the end of the exhibition, the work will be returned to the artist who should make the necessary arrangements for collection with the buyer.

We do not share the details of the purchaser with the Artist. 

We do not deal with couriers or work from overseas.

Work not collected at the stated times will be subject to a charge of £20 plus £20 per week thereafter at Art Moves of Chelsea, and will be disposed of after four weeks (up until 31 July 2026) at artist's own cost. 

Prize Winners Conditions for Winning:

The prize winners must be available to be awarded their prize on the evening of 17 and 18 June 2026 at the private view. If  you are unavailable sadly we can not award you the prize and will award it to someone else. 

The Winner of the Chelsea Society Award will need to display their winning work at their AGM of Chelsea Society in November and have their prize money at that point. 

Green and Stone Prize is a voucher for art materials but can not be redeemed against art work. 

Additional Terms

By submitting your work to the exhibition you are deemed to accept and agree to the following:

CAS bears no liability for any loss or damage to submitted work as you the Artist are responsible for your own insurance.

CAS reserves the right to make such changes to the exhibition arrangements and to these Terms & Conditions as it may deem necessary.

CAS may process, store and utilise the data in any submission, and images of work selected for exhibition can be freely used by CAS and its sponsors for promotional and publicity purposes.

All information provided by you must be true and accurate, and the work submitted must be wholly of your own creation. 

Any claim or complaint by a third party arising from any material submitted by the artist in relation to the subject matter of the artwork or the artist's personal details will be referred to the artist who will indemnify CAS in respect of any such claim or complaint.
By submitting this application you confirm that you have read and understood these terms and conditions, and that you accept them and agree to observe them.

This agreement contains all the terms and conditions relating to the submission of artwork for the exhibition. Any oral statement shall not be binding upon CAS.

Name:    Susanna MacInnes                      Signature:      Susanna MacInnes                                       Date: 27/01/2026

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:
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General Information
 

ScotArt

St. Margaret's House

151 London Road 

Edinburgh EH7 6AE

Eligibility
Submissions of work are invited from visual artists working in any medium…

Submission Fee

Submission fees are non-refundable. 

Restrictions
All entries must be less than 100 cm in any one direction including frame.  

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 and must have a minimum sale price of £200.

15% 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. 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.

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 the gallery by the artist at their expense. 

D-rings and labels should be attached to all framed artworks. 

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 week. 

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:
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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.

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