Royal Ulster Academy of Arts 
144th RUA Annual Exhibition - Call for Entries 2025
 

PLEASE READ THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS BELOW BEFORE PAYING AS NO REFUNDS CAN BE GIVEN.

Overview
Founded in 1879, the Royal Ulster Academy of Arts (RUA) is Northern Ireland's largest and longest-established body of practicing visual artists. One of its founding principles was to hold an annual exhibition featuring works from both members and non-members of merit. Now in its 144th year, this event remains a highlight of the Northern Irish arts calendar. The 144th Annual Exhibition will be held at the Ulster Museum, Belfast, from  October 2025 to 6th January 2026 

Eligibility 
- Open to visual artists working in all mediums: painting, drawing, original prints, photography, video, textiles, ceramics, sculpture. 
- Artists must be over 18 years old. 
- Work must have been created between 2023 and 2025. 
- Work previously exhibited in Northern Ireland will not be accepted. 

- All work must be for sale.
- The RUA reserves the right to reject work believed to be in breach of copyright. 

Prints.

-Entries must be original works of art. Original prints, such as etchings, lithographs, screen prints, or other artist-created printmaking techniques, are admissible. Reproductions or copies of original artworks, including giclée prints or digital reproductions of paintings, drawings, or other media, are not permitted.

Key Dates:
Submission Start: 1st March 2025 

Submission Deadline: Monday 14th July 2025 midnight (extendend to include weekend)

First Stage Selection Complete: 22nd July 2025

(Artists Login for pre-selection notification)

Delivery of Work for Physical Selection: Sunday 3rd August

ALL HANGING ATTACHMENTS MUST BE REMOVED

Final Selection Complete:   Monday 10th August 2025

Handback Day: All unselected work to be collected from RUA Offices, Alpha House, 1 Rosemary         Street, Belfast, BT1 1QA between 10am and 4pm on Sunday 31st August 2025 or by arrangement..

Submissions should be made online. All entries must be less than 2 meters in any direction, including the frame. There is no minimum size limit. 
Sculptures outside these dimensions may be considered but could be restricted due to weight. 
There is no minimum size limit. 

Delivery and Collection 
- Artists are responsible for the delivery and collection of their work. All packaging materials must be removed after delivery and brought back at collection. We do not have the facility to store packaging.

- Work not collected on designated days will be subject to a storage charge. 

- **The RUA strongly advises against postal submissions and does not accept liability for damages to works during transit or while on the premises. 
The RUA will not pack and label work for collection by couriers at the end of the exhibition.

If you do require work to be returned by post or courier we will arrange post and packing at a cost.

Agreement 
By submitting work, artists agree to the following: 
- The decision of the Selectors is final. 
- The RUA reserves the right to amend exhibition arrangements and terms as necessary. 
- Artists authorize the use of their images for promotional purposes. 
- All information provided is true, and the work is the artist's original creation. 
- No refund of entry payments is possible after they have been paid.. 

INSURANCE

Artists are responsible for insuring their own work. All works accepted for exhibition will be transported entirely at the artists' risk. RUA will not accept liability for loss or damage occurring during travel to the exhibition, the selection process or during the course of the exhibition. The upmost care will be taken of all works submitted for exhibition. The RUA will not be responsible for any damage, loss of or destruction of any works for any reason whatsoever. Artists should insure their works against all risks. 


 Prizes and Awards so Far

£1000 NIAVAC Award for most outstanding work from a member of the Academy 

£1000 Tom Caldwell Installations award for excellence from an Associate Member

£1000 Irish News Award for most outstanding work from the open submission 

£2000    Leonora Millar Award

£500-    Landscape Award (Gormleys ) 
£500** - Drawing Prize (BradburyArt) 
£500** - Textile Prize (ArtTalks: ArtWalks) 
£500** - Photography Prize (Errigle Inns) 
£500** - Watercolour Prize (Ulster Watercolour Society) 
£500** - Sculpture Prize (Hamilton Architects) 

£500 AE Russell Society Prize (George Russel Society)

Tyrone Guthrie Anita Young Bursary, residency at Annachmakerrig 
Residency in France** (Hambly and Hambly) 

Gallery Invitation ArtisAnn Gallery

 Entry Pricing
- First or Single Entry: £20.00 
- Up to 2 artworks: £35.00 
- Up to 3 artworks: £50.00 
Image and video  Submissions 
- **Images:** JPG or PNG, max 5MB. 
- Video Submission Guidelines: Submissions must be single-channel, no longer than 20 minutes, and provided via a URL (e.g., Vimeo or YouTube). Password-protected submissions must include the password. It is the artist’s responsibility to ensure that all video works have appropriate copyright clearances for both music and visuals, permitting their display in a public space. 

 Pricing and Sales 
- Selected work must be for sale. A 30% commission will be charged by the RUA, and VAT must be included if applicable. The minimum price of artwork is £200.

Contact Information 
Exhibition Contact:** info@royalulsteracademy.org 
Exhibition Location:** Ulster Museum, Botanic Gardens, Stranmillis, Belfast 

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Voucher code -  RUA 

Valid until 31st March 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:
OESS Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy

General Information

The exhibition will be held at:

Town Hall Space, Windmill Lane Quarter, Windmill Lane, Dublin 2. 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 to 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 artist's 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 submission fee is non-refundable.
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 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 aged 18 or over may enter, from anywhere in the world. 

Artists may enter a maximum of six works each, from which up to four works per artist may be selected. 

Artists are strongly urged to submit new work not previously exhibited.

Works should be no larger than 2.4m along the longest dimension. 

All works must be an original creation by the artist.

Subject matter: 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 (excluding photography), mixed media, textiles, drawings, pastels, or sculpture. 

Works may be from a limited edition not exceeding fifty. 

Submission Fee

There is a non-refundable submission fee of £20 per work, or £14 per work for artists aged 35 or under. 

The submission fee includes free admission to the exhibition (normally £5). 

Presentation

Frames or stretchers should be sufficiently substantial to withstand mirror plating with 12mm (size 6) screws.

Artists are advised to use plain, simple framing in a light or medium colour. 

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

Please remove all fittings and fixings from the back of frames, for example D-rings and picture wire. This is to prevent damage to other works, and because we will mirror-plate works for hanging. 

Delivery & Collection

Works should be delivered and collected on the specified receiving and collection days via the gallery's rear entrance at Mall Galleries, 17 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5BD. 

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 may 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 12 months 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. 

Art Couriers: 

Below is a list of art couriers by region: 

• London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and Bristol

Art Moves of Chelsea
artmoveschelsea@aol.com
020 7352 7492

• Scotland, the North of England and Birmingham 

Picture Post Art
info@picturepostcompany.co.uk
07833 450788

Picture Post Art receive artwork for delivery to UK galleries: “handing in” unwrapped and storing packaging free of charge for reuse if required.

• Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset

3 Lanes Transport
info@3lanes.com
01736 799298 / 07970 948324

• Leicester, Loughborough, Coventry, Birmingham and Nottingham

JD Art Transport
jdarttransport@gmail.com
07825 339787

• Norfolk and Suffolk 

A S Elvin Transport Ltd
bernadette@elvingroup.co.uk
01502 677025

• Nationwide

Aardvark Art Services
01253 794673

• Wales

Mid Wales Freight
enquiries@midwalesfreight.co.uk
07866 731400 / 01974 282500

International Artists:

Many international artists use Picture Post Art to transport their work to and from Mall Galleries.

Picture Post Art arrange for the shipping of work from the artist's country to the UK, help artists to correctly fill out paperwork from customs, and store packaging for reuse if required. 

Picture Post Art
info@picturepostcompany.co.uk
+ 44 7833 450788

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

Selection

The works for exhibition are selected by a committee formed of members of the Society. 

If selected works arrive damaged, with unacceptable framing, size discrepancies from the original submission, or not as shown online, these will be withdrawn and work will need to be collected from Mall Galleries 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. 

There is a minimum price per work of £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).

Unless otherwise advised, the gallery will charge a commission on the total price paid for works, including commissioned works, before, during, or as a result of the exhibition. 

The price submitted should be the selling price, which should include commission, and is the price at which the work will be sold.

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). If an artist is registered for VAT, then the VAT due on the selling price of works should be included in the price submitted. 

Mall Galleries reserves the right to query the price of works. 

The price of works may only be changed by written agreement between the artist and Mall Galleries. 

You will be notified by Mall Galleries if your work sells. 

Artists who are not resident in the UK but are resident in the EU or elsewhere are welcome to submit work. If your work is selected for the exhibition, you have a responsibility to register and account for UK VAT with H.M. Revenue & Customs. 

Artists without a UK residence, known as 'NETPs' (non-established taxable persons) can find further details on 'NETP' status and how to register for VAT at www.hmrc.gov.uk (HM Revenues & Customs Reference: Notice 700/1, Mar 2014) under the heading 'Should I be registered for VAT?'

Please note: the registration process can take up to 4 weeks. Please address any questions you may have to the VAT Helpline on tel. no. 0300 200 3700 or Outside UK: +44 2920 501 261.

Personal Data

The gallery will hold personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). However, the gallery may provide third parties with an artist's contact details in the course of administering exhibitions, commissions and prizes.

The gallery has the right to reproduce works in connection with the exhibition. The copyright and all other intellectual property rights will remain with the artist. If any rights are owned by a third party, that third party will remain the owner. 

By submitting your contact details, you agree to be contacted about similar activities, such as artist opportunities and open calls organised by Mall Galleries / Federation of British Artists. 

Liability

The gallery is not responsible for any loss of, or any damage to, works entrusted to them. All goods are at the artist owner's risk absolutely and the gallery and/or their agents exclude all liability to the maximum extent permitted by law. The galleries are used for various purposes and so artists are advised to insure their works against all risks. 

The gallery endeavours to take good care of works sent for exhibition, but in the event of a work sent being lost, destroyed or damaged, the gallery's liability (if any) shall not exceed the value of the work as stated at the time of submission (less 45% plus VAT) or any altered price subsequently. 

In the event of any dispute regarding loss or damage, the dispute shall be referred for final arbitration to an independent expert valuer to be chosen by agreement between the parties, provided that the arbitrator's award shall not exceed the gallery's maximum liability as above. 

Artists shall indemnify and keep indemnified the gallery against any actions between the artist and any third party. 

Help

If you require support with your application, please contact:

exhibitions@mallgalleries.com

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

The competition is open to printmakers worldwide.

All entries must be original works created using printmaking techniques (please see the list of accepted printmaking methods below).

Work must be framed to a minimum of Level 2 Conservation standards. For framing guidelines, please refer to Fine Art Trade Guild standards.

Submission Procedure

Entries are to be submitted online only via the Olist platform.

Applicants must create an account on Olist to submit their entries.

A maximum of 6 pieces of artwork may be submitted per person.

Maximum framed artwork size: 50 x 50 cm.

Entries must include high-quality photographs of the artwork, as well as a description and any relevant information (e.g., technique used, size).

Entry Fee: £22 per piece of artwork submitted

Student Entry Fee: £18 per piece of artwork submitted

Types of Printmaking That Can Be Submitted

We invite submissions from printmakers working in the following techniques:

• Etchings using any metal
• Drypoint
• Mezzotint
• Photo-Etching: Solar plate, Dry Film, Photogravure, Photo Emulsion
• Collagraphs: Collage, card cut-out, carborundum, and Tetra-pack.
• Relief Plates: Lino, woodcut, engraving, woodblock, multi-plate, and reductions.
• Monotypes and Monoprints
• Lithography
• Mokulito
• Viscosity Printing
• Letterpress
• Gelli Plate Printing
• Cyanotype
• Silkscreen
• Gyotaku Printmaking
• Botanical Transfer Printing
• Printmaking Collage (Using any of the above Printmaking Processes)

Selection Process

A selection committee will review all entries.

The committee will select works based on artistic quality, innovation, and relevance to the competition's themes.

The committee's decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into.

Prizes

Top UK Prize: Number 1 Gunning Etching Press

Top International Prize: Mini Thumper Etching Press (shipped worldwide)

Other prizes include vouchers, printmaking materials, and exhibition opportunities. See general details for the full list.

Exhibition Details

Physical Exhibition: Successful UK entries will be displayed in the Ironbridge Fine Arts Gallery.

Online Exhibition: All selected works, including international entries, will be displayed digitally on the gallery's website and through a virtual exhibition. International printmakers will only be included in the online exhibition.

Catalogue: All selected works will be featured in the Printmaking 2025 Catalogue, available for purchase online.

Insurance

Artists are responsible for insuring their own work. The organizers and gallery are not liable for any loss or damage occurring during the exhibition, storage, or transit.

Delivery and Collection

Packaging: When delivering your artwork, please note that Ironbridge Fine Arts will not store any packaging materials. Any items delivered by an overnight courier will not have their packaging stored for return after the exhibition. Artists are responsible for providing their own packaging if they require work to be returned after the exhibition.

Artwork Delivery Window: All selected artwork must be delivered to Ironbridge Fine Arts between 18th – 20th September 2025 (10 AM – 4 PM). Packaging materials must be removed upon delivery, as no storage space is available at the gallery.

Return of Unsold Work: After the exhibition concludes on 22nd November 2025, unsold artwork must be collected between 28th – 29th November 2025. Any work not collected by the end of this period will incur a £10 per day storage fee.

Packaging and Shipping Service

If you would prefer for your unsold artwork to be returned via post, we offer a Packaging & Shipping service at the following rates:

1 Artwork: £35

2 Artworks: £45

3 Artworks: £55

4 Artworks: £65

5 Artworks: £75

6 Artworks: £85

Shipping Disclaimer:
Please note that once the artwork leaves our premises and is handed over to an external courier, Ironbridge Fine Arts is not responsible for any damage or loss during transit. We strongly recommend securing appropriate insurance for your artwork when it is shipped to or from the gallery.

Framing Requirements

UK Applicants:
All submitted work must be framed to a minimum standard of Level 2 Conservation. Only fine art materials and professional framing processes are permitted. Frames must be free from any visible blemishes and securely fitted with appropriate hanging hardware, such as D-rings, cord, strap hangers, or mirror plates.

International Applicants:
As selected works from international applicants will be presented in an online exhibition and featured in the exhibition catalogue, physical framing is not required. Uploaded photographs of the work may show the piece either framed or unframed.

Agreement

By submitting to the exhibition, you agree to the following:

The selection committee’s decision is final.

You authorize Ironbridge Fine Arts to use images of your work for promotional purposes.

All information provided in the submission is accurate, and the work is wholly your own creation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do I enter the competition?
You must submit your entry via the Olist platform. Visit our website for a link to create an account and upload your work. All submissions are to be made online; physical entries will not be accepted.

Can I submit more than one piece of artwork?
Yes, you can submit up to 6 pieces of artwork. Each submission will incur an entry fee of £22 (£18 for students).

What are the submission requirements for the artwork?
You must upload a high-quality image of your artwork along with a description of the technique used and the dimensions (including the frame). Ensure your image is between 1-4MB in file size and in JPEG or PNG format.

How do I know if my entry is successful?
You will receive an email notification on 19th August 2025. This will contain a link to log into the Olist platform and confirm if your submission has been accepted for exhibition.

What if my artwork is not selected?
Unfortunately, if your artwork is not selected, it will not be displayed in the exhibition or included in the online catalogue. No refunds are provided for unsuccessful submissions.

Do I need to provide my artwork framed?
Yes, your work must be framed according to Level 2 Conservation standards. The gallery will not accept unframed work. Please refer to Fine Art Trade Guild guidelines for framing specifications.

Can I submit digital prints or giclée reproductions?
No, all submissions must be original prints. Giclée prints, fine art reproductions, or photographs are not eligible for the competition.

Can I change my entry after submission?
Once submitted, you cannot change your entry. Please ensure all details are correct before completing your submission.

What happens if my artwork sells during the exhibition?
If your artwork sells, you will receive 60% of the sale price. The gallery takes a 40% commission, which includes VAT.

When will I get my artwork back if it's not sold?
Unsold work will be returned between 28th – 29th November 2025. Collection details will be provided. Alternatively, you can opt for our Packaging & Shipping service to have your work sent back.

Additional Terms and Conditions:

Data Protection & Privacy
We take your privacy seriously. By entering the competition, you consent to Ironbridge Fine Arts storing and processing your personal information for the purposes of the competition. All data will be handled in accordance with data protection laws, including GDPR, and will not be shared with third parties without your consent.

Artist Agreement for Digital Use
By submitting your work to this competition, you grant Ironbridge Fine Arts permission to use images of your artwork for promotional purposes, including but not limited to online and social media platforms, marketing materials, and the gallery’s website. If you do not wish for your work to be used in this way, please notify us before submission.

Copyright and Reproduction
Artists retain full copyright over their submitted works. However, by entering the competition, you grant Ironbridge Fine Arts the right to use and reproduce images of the submitted artwork for promotional, exhibition, and catalog purposes. Ironbridge Fine Arts does not claim ownership of the artwork, and all sales or licensing arrangements remain the responsibility of the artist.

Payment Process for Vouchers or Prizes
Prize winners will be contacted directly regarding the process for claiming vouchers or prizes. Vouchers must be redeemed within the specified timeframe, and prize items will be sent or made available for collection as per the guidelines provided by the sponsor.

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 aged 18 or over may enter, from anywhere in the world. 

Artists may enter a maximum of six works each.

Work must have been completed within the last three years and not previously exhibited at Mall Galleries. 

Works should be no larger than 2.4m along the longest dimension. 

All works must be an original creation by the artist. 

Subject matter: Work should be based on representing the world's wildlife. Wildlife includes any non-domestic animal such as birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, crustaceans and insects. Work will not be accepted if it is of botanical subjects, pets and domestic animals, or decorative wares (such as vessels or tiles).

Works depicting wildlife divorced from its environment or without place, setting or context are rejected in many cases. Biological or scientific illustrations are in most cases not permissible. 

The Society receives many submissions that are obviously direct copies from photographs. Whilst some of the member artists use photographs for reference, the majority of artists create their work in response to their own experience of wildlife and spend many hours observing and sketching in the field. This knowledge of the subject is evident in the resulting work. Artists thinking of submitting should consider choosing a subject to which they can have access.

Acceptable media: Work may be in any medium (except photography) including drawing, painting, sculpture and original prints (if prints, please detail the edition total and availability). 

The SWLA is keen to embrace new and innovative mediums and will accept computer-generated images as 'original prints'. However, a digital print is only considered an original print if it was created by the artist to be realised specifically as a print. Reproductions of paintings or photographs will not be accepted. 

Submission Fee

There is a non-refundable submission fee of £20 per work, or £14 per work for artists aged 35 or under. 

The submission fee includes free admission to the exhibition (normally £5). 

Presentation

Frames or stretchers should be sufficiently substantial to withstand mirror plating with 12mm (size 6) screws.

Artists are advised to use plain, simple framing in a light or medium colour. 

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

Please remove all fittings and fixings from the back of frames, for example D-rings and picture wire. This is to prevent damage to other works, and because we will mirror-plate works for hanging. 

Delivery & Collection

Works should be delivered and collected on the specified receiving and collection days via the gallery's rear entrance at Mall Galleries, 17 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5BD. 

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 12 months 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. 

Art Couriers: 

Below is a list of art couriers by region: 

• London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and Bristol

Art Moves of Chelsea
artmoveschelsea@aol.com
020 7352 7492

• Scotland, the North of England and Birmingham 

Picture Post Art
info@picturepostcompany.co.uk
07833 450788

Picture Post Art receive artwork for delivery to UK galleries: “handing in” unwrapped and storing packaging free of charge for reuse if required.

• Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset

3 Lanes Transport
info@3lanes.com
01736 799298 / 07970 948324

• Leicester, Loughborough, Coventry, Birmingham and Nottingham

JD Art Transport
jdarttransport@gmail.com
07825 339787

• Norfolk and Suffolk 

A S Elvin Transport Ltd
bernadette@elvingroup.co.uk
01502 677025

• Nationwide

Aardvark Art Services
01253 794673

• Wales

Mid Wales Freight
enquiries@midwalesfreight.co.uk
07866 731400 / 01974 282500

International Artists: 

Many international artists use Picture Post Art to transport their work to and from Mall Galleries.

Picture Post Art arrange for the shipping of work from the artist's country to the UK, help artists to correctly fill out paperwork from customs, and store packaging for reuse if required. 

Picture Post Art
info@picturepostcompany.co.uk
+ 44 7833 450788

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

Selection

The works for exhibition are selected by a committee formed of members of the Society. 

If selected works arrive damaged, with unacceptable framing, size discrepancies from the original submission, or not as shown online, these will be withdrawn and work will need to be collected from Mall Galleries 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. 

There is a minimum price per work of £200, except for prints – framed £120, unframed £95. (Buyers will not be charged for postage and packaging of unframed prints, so please ensure the price of unframed prints allows for this).

Unless otherwise advised, the gallery will charge a commission on the total price paid for works, including commissioned works, before, during, or as a result of the exhibition. 

The price submitted should be the selling price, which should include commission, and is the price at which the work will be sold.

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). If an artist is registered for VAT, then the VAT due on the selling price of works should be included in the price submitted. 

Mall Galleries reserves the right to query the price of works.

The price of works may only be changed by written agreement between the artist and Mall Galleries. 

You will be notified by Mall Galleries if your work sells. 

Artists who are not resident in the UK but are resident in the EU or elsewhere are welcome to submit work. If your work is selected for the exhibition, you have a responsibility to register and account for UK VAT with H.M. Revenue & Customs. 

Artists without a UK residence, known as 'NETPs' (non-established taxable persons) can find further details on 'NETP' status and how to register for VAT at www.hmrc.gov.uk (HM Revenues & Customs Reference: Notice 700/1, Mar 2014) under the heading 'Should I be registered for VAT?'

Please note: the registration process can take up to 4 weeks. Please address any questions you may have to the VAT Helpline on tel. no. 0300 200 3700 or Outside UK: +44 2920 501 261.

Personal Data

The gallery will hold personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). However, the gallery may provide third parties with an artist's contact details in the course of administering exhibitions, commissions and prizes.

The gallery has the right to reproduce works in connection with the exhibition. 

The copyright and all other intellectual property rights will remain with the artist. If any rights are owned by a third party, that third party will remain the owner. 

By submitting your contact details, you agree to be contacted about similar activities, such as artist opportunities and open calls organised by Mall Galleries / Federation of British Artists. 

Liability

The gallery is not responsible for any loss of, or any damage to, works entrusted to them. All goods are at the artist owner's risk absolutely and the gallery and/or their agents exclude all liability to the maximum extent permitted by law. The galleries are used for various purposes and so artists are advised to insure their works against all risks. 

The gallery endeavours to take good care of works sent for exhibition, but in the event of a work sent being lost, destroyed or damaged, the gallery's liability (if any) shall not exceed the value of the work as stated at the time of submission (less 45% plus VAT) or any altered price subsequently. 

In the event of any dispute regarding loss or damage, the dispute shall be referred for final arbitration to an independent expert valuer to be chosen by agreement between the parties, provided that the arbitrator's award shall not exceed the gallery's maximum liability as above. 

Artists shall indemnify and keep indemnified the gallery against any actions between the artist and any third party.

Help

If you require support with your application, please contact:

exhibitions@mallgalleries.com

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

120th Bath Society of Artists Open Exhibition Prizes:

• Bath Society of Artists Prize (£2,000)
• Bath Society of Artists Runner up prize (£1,000)
• The Public Choice Prize (£600)
• Bath Society of Artists Young Artists Prize (£500)
• Bath Society of Artists Prize for a 3D work (£350)
• Bath Society of Artists Painting Prize (£350)
• Bath Society of Artists Drawing Prize (£350)
• Bath Society of Artists Print Prize (£350)
• St Cuthberts Mill Works on Paper Prize (20 sheets of Saunders Waterford CP(NOT) 300gsm, (worth £168)
• Bath Artist Printmakers - The Wendy Batt Young Artist Printmakers Prize (3 months BAP membership worth £165)
• Cranfield Colours Painting prize: voucher for Cranfield Artist Paints (worth £125) and
• Cranfield Colours Printmaking prize: voucher for Cranfield Printmaking inks (worth £125)
• John Purcell Creative use of Paper prize: (£150 Gift Voucher)
• Meltone Gallery Small Picture Framing Prize – (£100 Gift Voucher)
• Pegasus Art Prize – (£100 Gift Voucher)
• Minerva Art Supplies Prize (£50 Gift Voucher)

Invited artist: Stuart Pearson Wright

Prize judges: Sandra Higgins of Sandra Higgins Art and David A Parfitt RI. A representative of BAP will select their prize winner.

Entry Pricing and Concessions for non-members:

Standard:

• All submissions by online entry via OESS
• Maximum number of entries: 2
• Single entry £15.00
• Additional entry £15.00

Young Artists 25 years or under:

• Young artists may submit up to 2 works at £5 per work – please be sure to provide your date of birth, where applicable.

Terms and Conditions:

Submissions:

• Any UK artist may submit work.
• Entries may include paintings, pastels, drawings, editioned prints; mixed media, sculpture (but not photography, performance, or video). Digital prints and collaborative artworks maybe submitted (See Additional Information).
• AI generated work will not be accepted.
• Exhibits must be original, the artist’s unaided work.
• Edition prints must be limited to maximum of 150.
• Work should not have been exhibited at any previous BSA Open Exhibitions.
• All works must be for sale for a minimum of £100, except for unframed prints. There is no ceiling on sales prices.
• Prices must include the cost of the frame (where appropriate).
• The Gallery can only sell framed prints hung in the gallery, so cannot offer any additional framed prints for sale.
• Works should not be larger than 183cm (6ft) along the longest dimension, (including frame if appropriate).
• Commission rate is 45% (Bath Society of Artists is not VAT registered).
• Printmakers will be responsible for the cost of a tracked delivery service when sending unframed edition prints to the buyer, which should be reflected in the sales price.
• Photos of submitted work need to be in jpg, jpeg or png format, be no more than 5mb file size and should not include the frame.
• All work such a diptychs and triptychs, and complex/delicate 3D work may require special instructions for the hanging team (if selected) regarding layout to prevent errors or damage. This can be recorded on the entry form.
• Whatever is on the entry form will also appear on your labels and the catalogue (if selected), so please avoid using all capitals, unless essential.
• Please ensure your details are recorded accurately before confirming your application. If you decide to withdraw before the submission closes, then contact the Secretary who will arrange a refund.
• Incomplete submissions will be deleted after 5.00pm on 26th August 2025, so be sure to finish your entry or contact the Secretary/OESS if you are experiencing any difficulties.
• Refunds will not be permitted beyond the submission deadline.
• If works are not collected within 3 months 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.

Collaborative work:

• Collaborative artwork will be listed in the catalogue according to the surname of the first named artist.
• Each collaborative work submitted counts as one entry for each artist involved.
• A submission fee is payable for each collaborative work

Images:

• If taking a photo rather than using a professional photographer, take the photo in natural light (but not in direct sunlight – an overcast day is best if taking the photo outside) without using a flash and square on to the work. Ideally, use simple photo editing software to crop any background and frame. For three-dimensional work please take against a plain background or alternatively take a short video.
• The upload time of images may take a little time depending on your internet speed, so do give it time. If you are having problems uploading your images please 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 + = & “ ‘ etc.

Digital:

• Digitally generated works are admissible and may be presented in print form. We are not able to accept photography, performance, or video works.
• Editions of digitally generated prints are allowed in the same way as any other kind of print media eg lino, etching etc.  These prints should be executed using light fast archival pigment-based inks on high quality paper.
• Prints made with standard dye-based inks will not be accepted, because they fade very quickly.
• It must be stressed that we will not accept serial or singular reproductions of finished paintings, illustrations, or drawings. Specifically, this refers to paintings, illustrations or drawings which have been photographed with the intention of selling an edition of reproductions of that original.
• Neither will it be acceptable to make a minor adjustment to an original painting, drawing or collage in order to enter it as a digital work.
• We acknowledge that any digital process requires a starting point and to this end, such works will inevitably contain elements of photography or scanned drawing, painting, or collage. The main emphasis of the work must be on the subsequent digital process for it not to be assessed as a reproduction of an original generated in other media. The only exception to this would be where an original work, sculpture, or painting, is photographed and the original is intentionally destroyed as part of a genuine creative process, such that the digital record is the only way in which the work exists. In this case, the individual work will be reviewed by the committee and each case considered on its own merits.
• Collaborative digital artworks may also be submitted under the same guidelines.
• The selectors’ decision in all regards will be final.

Selection:

Please note: The BSA operates a TWO-PHASE selection process -

It is YOUR responsibility to look up the results on OESS for both phases.

Phase 1. NON members online preselection results will be announced via OESS at 12.00 noon on Tuesday 16th September 2025. 

Phase 2. NON members successful entries to go in front of the final selection panellists at The Victoria Art Gallery on Sunday 12th October 2025 and notification of results available via your OESS account after 5.00 pm on Tuesday 14th October 2025. 

• Phase one online selection will be carried out by a panel of BSA members.
• Phase two - 2D Selection panellists: Guest Selector: Jessica Lloyd Smith, Director of Modern Art Buyer together with Nathalie Levi, Senior Curator of the Victoria Art Gallery; BSA members: Andrew Hardwick; Lawrence Nash; Stella Penrose; Martine Baldwin and David Cuthbert.
• Phase two- 3D Selection panellists: Guest Selector Fiona Campbell MRSS together with BSA members Iain Cotton; Richard Crooks; Jan Byrne; Andrew Stevens and administrator Maxine Foster..
• All works will be selected for the exhibition anonymously.
• The decision of Selectors on all matters is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

Preparation for Handing in Day:

Fixings & Labels - 2D:

• All 2D work accepted on handing in day must be fitted with mirror plates. Any work that cannot support the attachment of mirror plates maybe rejected. Wall hanging works should be framed or stretched on a support suitable for the attachment of mirror plates, if selected.
• Please remove any projections or D rings of any kind on the back of work, except for the attachment of mirror plates, as they could damage other works.
• Please be sure to put masking tape over the mirror plate screws before handing in your work.
• Check out this pdf for more information about fixing mirror plates OESS - OneDrive
• Metal frames or unframed glass will not be accepted.
• Perspex boxes for wall mounted works are acceptable if instructions for fixing is provided.
• All works submitted must be correctly labelled - you can print out your labels by going into your account/What Next/Print Labels/ Download PDF/ and Print.
• Labels must be firmly attached to the back of all 2D work, and another attached by string to hang 6in/15cm over the front from the top, with artists name, telephone number, email address, title, and price of work. Please see OESS - OneDrive

Fixings & Labels - 3D:

• For 3D work, it is important to fix a label to the base of your work showing artist’s name, telephone number, email address, title and price. If it is not possible to use a large label, then a clearly readable name and telephone number will suffice.
• In addition, a luggage-type label with all the contact details, as above, should be securely tied to the sculpture with string. These stringed labels will be removed if the work is accepted into the gallery.
• Sculptures must be both stable and safe to exhibit. If a base is supplied, it should be wide enough to support the work and must be securely fixed prior to submission. The weight of all sculptures should be easily manageable for two people, and must be provided with some means of easy transition across the gallery floor.

Delivery & Collection:

• All work submitted on handing in days must be completely dry, sale worthy and ready to be collected by a prospective buyer at the end of the show.
• We are unable to accept work this year by post using Parcelforce, DHL or Royal Mail etc. However, you may still use a bona fide Art Courier, if you are not able to submit work in person for handing in day.
• Courier deliveries can be accepted on Friday or Saturday 10th or 11th October 2025. Work will not be accepted outside of those dates.
• If works arrive damaged, or with unacceptable framing, they will be withdrawn and will need to be collected from the Victoria Art Gallery by the artist at their expense.
• Couriers need to report to the Gallery’s accessible side entrance in Bridge Street after 10.30am. Parking on the opposite side of Bridge Street to the Gallery is for dropping off only. Vehicles left for ten minutes or more, without a disabled parking badge, run the risk of a parking ticket.

Suggested art couriers include:

• Artmove – Storage, Installation, Transportation, Hanging Fine Art
• Fine Art Movers UK Wide - Aardvark Art Transport Services - (aardvarkartservices.com)
• A S Elvin Transport Ltd 
• JD Art Transport
• 3Lanes - Art Transportation, Artists Studios, Online Gallery
• Van Go Art Couriers – Fine Art Couriers – Art Courier UK
• Fine Art Courier - Evo Logistics
• Same Day Delivery Bath | Avon Express Couriers (couriersbath.co.uk)
• Depart Art Logistics founder - Olly Bendall +44 7810 265634
• Please note that we do not accept liability for the services of any art courier.
• In person handing in days are Friday 10th October for members and couriers and Saturday 11th October for non-members. (Most art couriers won’t deliver on Saturdays but we can take a delivery on Saturday if they do).
• Packaging from delivered works cannot be retained and must be taken away at the point of delivery.
• Artists who have one work hung and one declined will not be required to collect the declined work until the end of the show, thus saving unnecessary travel.
• Neither the Victoria Art Gallery, nor the BSA, can wrap works or provide wrapping for works being returned.
• If works are not collected within 3 months 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'

Insurance:

• Whilst the Exhibition organisers take every possible care of works in the Gallery, they cannot undertake any responsibility whatsoever for any loss of, or damage to, works entrusted to them.
• All artworks submitted are at the artist’s own risk. Artists are therefore advised to insure their works against all risks. 

Gallery entry:

• Once the exhibition in the Gallery has formally opened, all exhibiting artists will be allowed to enter the Victoria Art Gallery free of charge.

Sales & Payments:

• There will not be a facility to purchase artwork online via the Victoria Art Gallery website.
• If an entered work is sold during the call to artists period, then replacement works maybe entered. However, no swaps will be accepted if a sale occurs after 5.00pm on 26th August 2025. Equally, the entry fee will not be refundable after submissions have closed.
• Any private sale that occurs on or after selection day (and the notification of acceptance to hang) will incur the normal commission rate and must be paid for via the Gallery. This condition applies until the close of the Exhibition. In this situation, no substitution can be accepted.
• All sold artwork must remain in the gallery until the exhibition closes.
• Payments to artists, who sell their work during the exhibition, will be paid by the BSA once the appropriate BANES Council payment has cleared the BSA’s bank account (please allow up to three months).
• Where a collaborative work sells, payment in full will be made to the artist whose name is entered first on the online form.

Additional Information:

Data Protection:

The contact details you provide as part of your submission will be shared with appropriate staff members of OESS/BANES/Victoria Art Gallery/ Bath Society of Artists and buyers, for the purposes of showing, selling and delivery of all listed and purchased works from the gallery. Your information will not be shared with any other parties other than those already mentioned. By submitting work, you are also accepting these conditions.

Copyright/Intellectual property:

The copyright and all other intellectual property rights to works, will remain the property of the artist and any enquiries in relation to such rights will be referred to the artist. The Exhibition organisers have the right to copy and/or reproduce works submitted and to communicate and/or issue such copies to the public in connection with the exhibition, for advertising the sale of artworks, for general marketing or promotional purposes, and other related activities, including without limitation, the incorporation of images of artworks within promotional and marketing materials, catalogues, posters, or on Exhibition organisers websites and any social media site now known or hereafter devised.

Bath Society of Artists:

For further information about the Bath Society of Artists, its members and previous exhibitions please visit www.bsaorg.uk or contact the Secretary by email at secretary@bsaorg.uk or call 07976 380147.

For information concerning membership, please see details provided under ‘Members’ and ‘On Membership’ on the website www.bsaorg.uk

Instagram: @bathsocietyofartists
Facebook: @BathSocArtists

Sponsors & Partners:

Bath Society of Artists would like to thank all those involved in making this exhibition possible.

In particular, we would like to thank our sponsors including:

• Victoria Art Gallery
• Meltone Gallery, Bath
• Pegasus Art Supplies UK
• Cranfield Colours.co.uk
• John Purcell Paper
• Minerva Art Supplies
• St Cuthberts Mill
• Bath Artist Printmakers

We also want to thank the following for their help and support:

• Invited artist: Stuart Pearson Wright
• Guest selectors: Jessica Lloyd Smith, Director of Modern Art Buyer & Fiona Campbell MRSS
• Prize Judges: Sandra Higgins of Sandra Higgins Art & David A Parfitt RI
• Nathalie Levi and all the staff at the Victoria Art Gallery
• Jacob Tindall and colleagues at BANES
• OESS
• Ralph Allen Press
• Together with all the volunteer member artists who have offered to take part in the selection process and assist in the gallery.

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

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. 

20-21 September 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. 

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

Entry Fees

Non-members:

Maximum number of submissions permitted = 6

1 Submission: £15

2 Submissions: £30

3 Submissions: £45

4 Submissions: £60

5 Submissions: £75

6 Submissions: £90

Artist, Associate Members

Maximum number of submissions permitted = 6

1 Submission : FREE

2 Submissions:  FREE

3 Submissions:  FREE

4 Submissions:  FREE

5 Submissions: £5

6 Submissions: £10

4 FREE – cost of submissions included in membership subscription - Please ensure you are a VAS Member with an up-to-date subscription. 

Professional Members :

Maximum number of submissions permitted = 6

1 Submission : FREE

2 Submissions:  FREE

3 Submissions:  FREE

4 Submissions:  FREE

5 Submissions: £5

6 Submissions: £10

4 FREE – cost of submissions included in Membership subscription - Please ensure you are a VAS Member with an up-to-date subscription. 

Terms and Conditions

• All entries must be submitted through OESS by the stated deadlines.
• Only works that have been pre-selected via the online submission process will be accepted on the hand-in day.
• All selected works must be for sale.
• There are no restrictions on size, discipline or media.
• Non-members will be charged £15 per submission and can submit up to five works.
• Unless part of a diptych/triptych etc, each artwork must have its own submission. Multiple works submitted on one submission will not be considered.
• There is no entry charge for any VAS Members.
• A One-Off £15 Hang Fee is charged per artist for both Members and non-members that are exhibited. Payment must be made by 28th October 2025 via bank transfer or Stripe link.
• Please ensure all artwork details are correct – titles, prices etc. submitted at this stage will be used for labels, the exhibition catalogue, and online.
• Image files should be JPG or PNG and no more than 3MB large. 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.
• Save your image files with your name and the title of your artwork as the file name, eg example.jpg.  Do not include any extra characters such as ‘ ” & % * ( ) < > / ~ # + =

Restrictions

Work that has been shown in the RSA in the last 5 years previously or shown with VAS in the last 5 years must not be submitted. 

No reproductions or copies of any kind will be accepted.

All pre-selected works need to be delivered to and collected from the gallery by the artist or a nominated representative or courier. VAS is unable to assist with the shipping and collection of your work.

Selection

Pre-selection results will be via log in to your OESS profile on date stated in open call, we do not email results out to you. We will remind you to check in via newsletter and social media. We regret that we cannot offer feedback on the results of the selection.

Pre-Selected Works

Works that pass the online pre-selection process must be delivered to the gallery by the date stated in the open call details on the assumption the piece will be shown in the exhibition.

All works that are pre-selected online are still subject to final selection by the panel on delivery to the gallery. This assessment is to ensure that the work is exhibition ready, and is neither damaged or not reflective of what was submitted. In the unlikely event that the works are not included in the final selection, they should be uplifted from the gallery on the date detailed in your notification email. If you have to come from afar, we can arrange storage for smaller works until the end of the exhibition. 

You may be required to install your own work depending on the scale. You will be contacted in advance if this is the case.

Work selected for the exhibition will be subject to £15 admin fee per artist (one payment per artist regardless of number of selected works). This must be paid by bank transfer or payment link we will not take cash or PayPal.

All wall works should come ready to be hung upon the traditionally gallery chains available. 

Delivery and Collection of Work

Please attach a stiff label to the back of your work with string. This label must be able to hang freely over the front of the work and should include your name, title of artwork, price and a contact phone number and email address.

Please also attach a permanent label to your work with name, title, price and a contact phone number.

We can recommend couriers if you do not have your own contracts. Please email admin@visualartsscotland.org for advice on this matter. 

Artists sending work from outside the UK are responsible for any customs and duty charges, declarations and other related documentation for the artwork both entering and leaving the UK, and for ensuring that work is received at the gallery by the specified time. VAS is unable to pay import duty or related fees on any submitted work or arrange delivery back to you, this will be entirely the artists’ responsibility. 

IMPORTANT:

Please download your labels and attach them to your work following the instructions, and bring a copy of your submission form to the gallery.

Please also attach a permanent label to your work with name, title, price and a contact phone number.

Sales and Commission

Artist, Associate Members and non-members will be charged a commission of 40% on the sale price of all work sold in the exhibition.

VAS Professional Members will be charged a reduced commission rate of 35% on the sale price of all work sold in the exhibition.

Insurance

Whilst every possible care will be taken of works submitted, VAS cannot be responsible for any loss or damage incurred during the exhibition or in transit to and from it. The Society does not insure the exhibits; artists are advised to insure their own work.

Framing and Finishing

Please ensure a high standard of presentation of works. Any framing should be professionally finished and contemporary.

Works with wet paint will not be accepted; the artist is liable for the cost of any damage caused to other works by such items.

The artist is liable for the cost of any damage caused to other works by protruding hooks and fixings. Mirror plates for hanging are provided by VAS.

Please note that works requiring bull dog clips are not permitted, we welcome the following types of fixings: screws, pins, magnets (if the piece allows magnets to be used effectively). No bulldog clips or similar will be permitted and works delivered with this requirement will be rejected on site.  

Plinth and Display Equipment

Artists must provide their own floor-standing plinths or display equipment at the time of delivery - VAS has limited plinths or display solutions. 

Photography

Photographic reproduction of all works submitted and use of images for promotion or marketing purposes by the VAS is allowed by the Artist unless otherwise indicated.

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 the Terms and 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.

VAS cannot be responsible for any loss or damage incurred during the exhibition or in transit to and from it. The Society does not insure the exhibits; artists are advised to insure their own work.

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 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

General Information
The South West Academy of Fine and Applied Arts invite submissions of work from visual and applied artists working in any medium. Please see restrictions listed under Exhibition Details. Submission is by online entry only. You can enter up to 6 works. The Selection panel may select up to a maximum of 4 works per artist. The exhibition will be held at the home of The South West Academy -  Kennaway House, Coburg Road, Sidmouth, Devon. EX10 8NG

Eligibility
Submissions of work are invited from visual and applied artists working in any medium. Please see restrictions listed under Exhibition Details.

Submission Procedure
Submission is by online entry only. Please click on the link from our website at www.southwestacademy.org.uk and follow the instructions.

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 ' " & % * ( ) < > / \ ~ # + =

Restrictions.
All work should be clearly labelled with the artists’ name, title of work and selling price attached to a label on string attached to the rear of the work. Metal and clip frames are not acceptable. Work which is deemed as sharp or dangerous will not be exhibited. All 2D work should have exhibition quality cord securely attached to D rings on the back for hanging.

Artwork should be no more than 100cm in any direction for 2D work excluding textiles where 200cms long is accepted.

Artwork Types

• 2D work with a maximum size 1 metre in any direction including frame. Work beyond this size will not be exhibited. All work should be ready to hang with D-rings and cord attached.
• Sculpture not exceeding 1 metre square floor space or 2 metres in height. Works must be portable and structurally sound. Works must not be so fragile or unstable that they cannot be safely moved and displayed.
• Ceramics.  Small collections of work in a series (up to 3 pieces) will count as one item. Ceramics should be delivered in a suitable container and boxes should be provided for items sold.
• Jewellery. Small collections of work in a series (up to 3 items) will count as one item. Jewellery should be delivered in a suitable container and boxes should be provided for items sold.
• Glass. Small collections of work in a series (up to 3 items) will count as one item. Glass should be delivered in a suitable container and boxes should be provided for sold items.
• Textiles. Works should not be wider than 100 cms wide and 200 cms long, be supplied with relevant means by which they can be securely attached to a wall. The TOP should be clearly marked.

Pricing
All work selected for exhibition will be expected to be for sale. SWAc commission is charged at 40%. 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. Minimum sales price, excluding editions of prints, £200 per work.

Communications
All communication will be by email or posted on-line.  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. Please log in after 12 noon on Wednesday 8th  October 2025 to check the selection outcome. Failure to do so could result in work being withdrawn from the exhibition.  Please make a note of your login-details and password.

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. All work preselected on-line will be entered directly into the exhibition as there is no final selection.

Insurance
Artists are responsible for insuring their own work. All works accepted for exhibition will be displayed entirely at the artists' risk and SWAc and Kennaway House 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 to Kennaway House. 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.
Work not collected at the stated times will be subject to a daily charge of £10 after the first day any work not uplifted after 7 days becomes the property of SWAc and may be disposed of as they see fit including by way of sale, with the proceeds going to SWAc. The administration of The Academy is not able to manage the return of artwork and it is the artists responsibility to collect during the specified period of time or to arrange and pay for a courier to collect on their behalf. The Academy will do its best to repack artwork for couriers but cannot guarantee this service or to be open during all courier operating hours. It is the artist’s responsibility to notify The Academy of collection  arrangements.

Framing
All 2D work should be framed and ready to hang with D rings and suitable cord attached. Box frames of not less than 3.5 cms in depth are acceptable. Metal and clip frames are not acceptable. Any work which is unframed, badly framed or arriving late may be excluded from the exhibition on the discretion of the selectors.

Labels.
Artists should attach a label with string to the reverse of 2D work or front of 3D work with name, title and exhibition sale price. This label should be attached such that the string will hang over the front of 2D work but not hang below once the label and string is placed behind the work.

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, including exhibition layout and no correspondence will be entered into.
I understand that SWAc reserves the right to make such changes to the exhibition arrangements and these Terms & Conditions as may be deemed necessary by circumstances.
I authorise SWAc 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 SWAc and associated organisations for exhibition 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

KEY DETAILS 

Artists may submit up to TWO works in any size and in any fine art media. 

All works submitted for exhibition are considered by the Annual Exhibition Hanging Committee whose decision to accept or reject is final. Feedback cannot be provided on individual submissions and the panel will not enter into discussions nor make any exceptions on the final selection. 

No reproductions of original work and no works that have previously been exhibited at the RSA, or any other exhibition in the RSA building, can be submitted. Artwork, including editioned work, cannot be included in any other exhibition during the opening dates of this exhibition. This includes in online/virtual exhibitions. 

Applications should be from living artists and works must have been completed in the last 8 years. 

Applied art is not accepted. No work made from ivory or involving the use of ivory will be accepted. 

The judging process involves an online pre-selection phase followed by the delivery of pre-selected works to the RSA for a final selection of works to be included on the gallery walls. All pre-selected works will automatically be included in the online exhibition. As usual, only those selected at the final physical selection will be shown on the gallery walls. 

There is also the opportunity to submit work as a solely online presentation by answering YES to 'My work is solely an online presentation' during the application process. These works will only be considered for online selection, and this opens up an opportunity for more experimental practices, for example documentation of site-specific work or extended digital video content. 

ONLINE APPLICATION 
Deadline: Thursday 6 February 2025, 5pm 

Artists must register and submit their work online at www.royalscottishacademy.oess1.uk. 

Applications must be completed before the deadline. After 5pm, 6 February 2025 no changes can be made to the submission and new entries will not be accepted. We strongly recommend you do not leave completing your application to the last minute. Please remember your log in details. 

ONE image per work is required, however up to three images showing different angles or details can be submitted. Please provide good quality images that will do justice to your work. Images should be Jpeg/JPG or PNG files and be at least 1MB in size but no larger than 10MB. 

An Entry Fee (inclusive of VAT) is required for each work: 
Artists £20 per work / Concessions (student / recent graduate [up to 2 years] / under 26) £10 per work 

Secure payment is made online during the application process by debit or credit card. Submissions will not be accepted without payment and refunds will not be offered for work not selected, not handed in or applications not completed by the deadline. 

Each work included in the final exhibition is also subject to a £10 hanging fee to be paid online at Pre-selection or on delivery of the work in cash. Any works not included in the final physical selection will be refunded this hanging fee on collection of the work at the end of the exhibition and works submitted as online only will not be required to pay this fee. 

SELECTION AND HAND IN 
Pre-selection results: Friday 7 March, from midday 

Artists must log back into their account on the submission site to find out if works have been pre-selected. A notification email will not be sent out and it is the artist's responsibility to log in and check on the day. 

Hand in for pre-selected work: Friday 18/Saturday 19 April, 10am-4.30pm 

Pre-selected works must be delivered to the rear (South) door of the Royal Scottish Academy, The Mound, Edinburgh, EH2 2EL. 

Artists may not hand in different or substitute works to those that have been pre-selected. Works must be unwrapped before handing to RSA staff and all packing must be removed from the gallery. Work will not be received outside the stated hours. 

Due to extremely limited vehicle access to the building, arrivals must be staggered and times strictly adhered to. Delivery on foot is encouraged where possible. A schedule will be sent out to all pre-selected artists to book a delivery slot. 

Final selection notification: Wednesday 23 April, from midday 

Artists must log into their account to find out if their work is included in the final hang. If your work has not been selected for the physical exhibition it will still be included online and you will not need to collect until the end of the exhibition, with the exception of large or fragile works which we may request collection of due to space limitations or for the safety of the work. 

No installed work, once placed, can be removed until the close of the exhibition without a special order from the RSA Council. 

Artwork Labels 

Artwork labels will be posted to pre-selected artists and will also be available at the RSA on hand-in days. 
Labels should be securely attached to each work with string which is taped or stapled to the back of the work. The string should be long enough for the label to hang over the front of the work. For sculptures or unusually shaped works please affix the label in the most convenient way possible. Labels are for cataloguing and identification purposes and will be hidden or removed before opening to the public. 

Each label is in three sections - A, B and ARTIST RECEIPT - all of which must be completed in full. A permanent label or other identification should also be affixed to the back of each work and, if possible, to each piece of sculpture, giving the artist’s name, artwork title and price. 

Failure to comply with these requirements in full can lead to rejection of the work. 

COLLECTION OF UNSOLD WORK 
Collection: Wednesday 11 - Saturday 14 June, 10am-4.30pm 

We have no storage at the RSA and a very quick changeover of exhibitions, therefore it is vital that artists uplift their works on the dates given. 

Any works not collected will incur a storage fee to be paid by the Artist. After TWO WEEKS the work will become property of the RSA and may be disposed of. By completing the online registration process, the Artist accepts this condition as a binding agreement whereby ownership of the uncollected works is relinquished and transferred absolutely to the RSA. 

DELIVERY AND COLLECTION 

If you are unable to hand in your work in person, you can arrange for an agent or courier to deliver/collect on your behalf on the stated collection days. It is the artists’ responsibility to source a courier and make arrangements directly with them. Below is a list of couriers who may be available. Please note, the RSA is not affiliated with any couriers and cannot confirm their availability. Many other couriers are available. 

• Van GoGo2: vangogo2@gmail.com (Edinburgh, Glasgow, the Borders) 
• Paul Gilzean: pggilzean@btinternet.com (Aberdeenshire, Dundee, Fife) 
• McAdie and Reeve: mcadie-and-reeve.co.uk (Orkney) 
• Irish Art Services: irishartservices.com, info@irishartservices.com, +353 63 849 51 (Ireland) 
• Aardvark Art Services: aardvarkartservices.com, info@aardvarkartservices.com, 01253 794 673 (UK) 
• ThePackengers: thepackengers.com, +44 (0) 20 3154 4360 (UK) 
• Art Cargo: artcargo.co.uk, +44 (0)75 88 48 43 64 (UK) 
• Picture Post - picture-post.webnode.com, info@picturepostcompany.co.uk (UK) 
• Central Link Couriers - central-linkcouriers.co.uk (UK, Europe) 

It is the artist's responsibility to organise and pay for all shipping, declare the artwork on an international postage customs declaration form and pay any customs costs your country may impose. This also applies to return shipping. 

The RSA will not be responsible for any damage sustained to work while in transit to or from the gallery and we recommend the artist arrange suitable insurance. 
 

FRAMING AND GLAZING 

Framed and unframed works are accepted. For safety reasons, frames should have no hanging mechanisms attached when delivered, unless integral to the work. All wall based work will be mirror plated as standard by the RSA hanging team. Works which cannot be mirror plated must be delivered with instructions for hanging and any specialist fittings that their weight or particular materials require. Work with inadequate or unstable frames may be rejected on these grounds. Clip frames will not be accepted. 

Unframed paper works must come with hanging instructions and are submitted at the artists own risk. 

PRINTS 

Original prints are encouraged; however, reproductions of existing artworks in other media will not be accepted. If further works from a print edition are available, the framed and unframed prices and number available for sale should be provided on the online application form. 

SCULPTURE/3D WORK 

Plinths or shelves for sculptures must be supplied by the artist with the work on the hand in days or the work will be rejected. Plinths must be stable and an appropriate size for the work. The RSA reserves the right to paint plinths unless expressly prohibited by the Artist.

Works whose stability, materials or method of construction could present a hazard to the viewing public may be rejected on these grounds. Works with moving parts or utilising electrical/mechanical elements must comply with health and safety regulations and be PAT tested. Composite work must be accompanied by clear instructions for assembly and all parts must be clearly labelled.

ELECTRONIC MEDIA 

For the purpose of selection, Artists submitting film or digital media should upload their work to Vimeo, YouTube, or other suitable website and enter a URL link to that work in the space provided in the submission form. It is also possible to add a password if the link is password protected. A still image must also be submitted as a holding image for the application process. 

As standard, selected film work will be shown in a repeating showreel with other film works using the RSA's own projectors and speakers. If the A/V work is intended to be shown separately on a TV monitor, or is not able to be displayed on the showreel for a specific reason, the Artist must supply the necessary A/V equipment (plus any plinths/shelves required). Set up and running instructions must also be supplied and all equipment must be PAT tested. 

SALE OF WORK 

All work should be for sale (exceptions may be made for installation and film work). 

All sales are subject to 40% commission + VAT (charged on the amount of commission only) for non VAT-registered artists. Artists registered for VAT must enter their VAT number on the online submission form and sales will then be subject to 40% commission including VAT. 

The price of work given on the online submission form and labels is the total price payable by the purchaser, i.e the wall price. The RSA will not add commission costs on for you. 

Where editions of works (prints, casts, etc.) are available for sale, Artists must enter the appropriate information (framed/unframed prices, number in edition, number available for sale) on the online submission form. The Artist must arrange for the framing and delivery of any additional framed prints sold (the RSA will not charge commission on the framing premium). 

For the duration of the exhibition all work (including editions) should be for sale through the RSA only. No editions of works should be sent by the artist to a purchaser until the RSA has confirmed that the price has been paid in full. In addition, any private sale made outwith, but as a direct result of, the exhibition should also be acknowledged, whereupon the relevant commission will be charged. 

Artists will be notified of any sales prior to the collection dates and payment will be made by bank transfer around one month after the close of the exhibition. In line with GDPR the buyers details cannot be passed on to the Artist. 
 

COPYRIGHT 

Under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 it is the general rule that in the absence of any agreement to the contrary, copyright of a work of art belongs to the artist or his/her/their heirs and assigns. By submitting work, unless contacted by the artist in writing to say otherwise, the Artist grants the RSA permission to photograph and/or film the submitted works for press and marketing purposes, including the right to free reproduction in any catalogue, poster, website or other promotional material in connection with the exhibition. 
 

CARE OF WORKS 

If a work is lost, damaged or destroyed during the exhibition period, the RSA shall notify the Artist immediately and shall be liable to pay the Artist the agreed selling price less the agreed commission. Works shall be insured whilst at the RSA premises only. No insurance cover will be given to works while in transit to or from the RSA or after the stated collection dates. 

Fragile works must be appropriately labelled and unframed mounted prints/photographs must come with corner protectors. Unframed 2D works, works of a temporary or ephemeral nature, and works intended to be handled by the public will remain at the risk of the artist and may not be covered by insurance. Works will be assessed for condition on delivery to the galleries. 

OPENING TIMES AND EVENTS 

An opening event will be held the at the RSA on the evening of Friday 2 May (exact time TBC). All pre-selected artists will receive a plus one invite link to this event upon notification of pre-selection and must RSVP online in order to attend. Due to strict health and safety capacity rules for the building it is likely not all artists will be able to RSVP/attend. No additional invites will be available. 

The exhibition will be open to everyone for free from Saturday 3 May to Sunday 8 June, Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sundays 12 - 5pm. Related events will be published on the RSA website nearer the time. 

By completing the online submission process for the RSA Annual Exhibition - Open Art 2025, the Artist acknowledges that they have read, understood and accept the Terms and Conditions laid out in these Regulations.

These Regulations can be viewed as a PFD here.

Further FAQs can be viewed as a PDF here.

www.royalscottishacademy.org/opportunities/open-art/ 

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

WORK DETAILS 
Architects may submit up to TWO works of any size. Work may be submitted in any suitable medium, including drawings, schematics, digital imagery, photography, models, video work etc. One work may include multiple, related parts.  

• 2D work: Drawings may be preliminary sketches, or other details which illuminate the development of the project. Submissions in the form of photographs should be associated with explanatory drawings of the scheme (not necessarily on the same panel). Should a scheme be illustrated on more than one panel it can be recorded as a single submission provided it appears as a coherent work. Any titles or descriptive panels on works should be discreet. Any framing and any glazing must comply with the Regulations (see below). Clip frames are not accepted.
• 3D work: Submission of models and other 3D work is encouraged. Plinths/shelves/display cases MUST be supplied by the architect and brought along with the pre-selected work on the hand-in days.
• Covers: The RSA recommends that models are encased in glass/Perspex. Models can be submitted uncovered, however this is done so at the Architect’s own risk.
• 3D Animations/video work: All AV equipment must be supplied by the architect and be PAT tested.

All works submitted for the exhibition are considered by the RSA Annual Exhibition Hanging Committee whose decision to accept or reject is final. Feedback cannot be provided on individual submissions and the panel will not enter into discussions nor make any exceptions on the final selection. 

No works that have already been exhibited at the RSA, or any other exhibition in the RSA building, can be submitted. Work may not be included in any other virtual exhibition during the opening dates of this exhibition. 
The judging process involves an online pre-selection phase followed by the delivery of works to the RSA for a final selection of works to be included on the gallery walls. All pre-selected works will automatically be included in the online exhibition. As usual, only those selected at the final physical selection will be shown on the gallery walls. 

There is also the opportunity to submit work as a solely online presentation by answering YES to ‘My work is solely an online presentation’ during the application process. These works will only be considered for online selection and this can open up an opportunity for more experimental practices, for example documentation of site-specific work or extended digital video content.

ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS 
Deadline: Thursday 6 February 2025, 5pm  

Architects must register and submit their work online at www.royalscottishacademy.oess1.uk. 

Applications must be completed before the deadline. After 5pm, 6 February 2025 no changes can be made to the submission and new entries will not be accepted. We strongly recommend you do not leave completing your application to the last minute. Please remember your log in details. 

ONE image per work is required, however up to three additional images showing different angles can be submitted. Please provide good quality images that will do justice to your work. Images should be Jpeg/JPG or PNG files and be at least 1MB in size but no larger than 10MB.

Architects may use the ‘Artwork Description’ section in the application to give a succinct overview of the work and any information about the display that may require further explanation.

An Entry Fee (inclusive of VAT) is required for each work:  
Architects £30 per work / Students and under 26s £10 per work 

Secure payment is made online during the application process by debit or credit card. Submissions will not be accepted without payment and refunds will not be offered for work not selected, not handed in or applications not completed by the deadline. 

Each work included in the final exhibition is also subject to a £10 hanging fee to be paid by Stripe on notification of pre-selection or on delivery of the work in cash. Any works not included in the final physical selection will be refunded this hanging fee and works submitted as online only will not be asked to pay this fee.

SELECTION AND HAND IN 
Pre-selection results: Friday 7 March 2025, from midday 

Architects must log back into their account on the submission site from midday on 7 March to find out if works have been pre-selected for the exhibition. A notification email will not be sent out and it is the architect’s responsibility to log in and check on the day.

Hand in for pre-selected work: Friday 18/Saturday 16 April 2025, 10am-4.30pm 
Pre-selected works must be delivered to the rear (South) door of the Royal Scottish Academy, The Mound, Edinburgh, EH2 2EL. Architects may not hand in different or substitute works to those that have been pre-selected. Works must be unwrapped before handing to RSA staff and all packing must be removed from the gallery. Work will not be received outwith the stated hours. 

Due to extremely limited vehicle access at the building, arrivals must be staggered and times strictly adhered to. Delivering on foot is encouraged where possible. A schedule will be sent out to all pre-selected artists to book a delivery slot.

Final selection notification: Wednesday 23 April 2025, from midday 
Architects must log into their account to find out if their work has been included in the final hang. If your work has not been selected for the physical exhibition it will still be included online and will not need to be collected until the end of the exhibition (see dates below), with the exception of large or fragile works which we may request collection of due to space restrictions and safety. 

No installed work, once placed, can be removed until the close of the exhibition without a special order from the RSA Council.

Labels 
Labels will be posted to pre-selected Architects and will also be available at the RSA on hand-in days. 

Labels should be securely attached to each work with string which is taped or stapled to the back of the work. The string should be long enough for the label to hang over the front of the work. For models or unusually shaped works please affix the label in the most convenient way possible. Labels are for cataloguing and identification purposes and will be hidden or removed before opening to the public. 

Each label is in three sections - A, B and ARTIST RECEIPT - all of which must be completed in full. A permanent label or other identification should also be affixed to the back of each work with the Architect’s name. 

Failure to comply with these requirements in full can lead to rejection of the work.

COLLECTION OF WORK 
Collection: Wednesday 11 - Saturday 14 June 2025, 10am – 4.30pm 

We have no storage at the RSA and a very quick changeover of exhibitions, therefore it is extremely important that work is uplifted promptly on the dates given. 

Any works not collected will incur a storage fee. After TWO WEEKS the work will become property of the RSA and may subsequently be disposed of. No work, once placed, can be removed until the close of the exhibition without a special order from the RSA Council. By completing the online submission process, the Architect accepts this condition as a binding agreement whereby ownership of the uncollected works is relinquished and transferred absolutely to the RSA.

DELIVERY & COLLECTION  
If you are unable to hand in your pre-selected work(s) in person then you can arrange for an agent or courier to deliver/collect on your behalf on the stated collection days. It is the artists’ responsibility to source a courier and make arrangements directly with them. Below is a list of couriers who may be available. Please note, the RSA is not affiliated with any couriers and cannot confirm their availability. Many other couriers are available.  

• Van GoGo2 - vangogo2@gmail.com (Edinburgh, Glasgow, the Borders)
• Paul Gilzean -  pggilzean@btinternet.com (Aberdeenshire, Dundee, Fife)
• McAdie and Reeve - mcadie-and-reeve.co.uk (Orkney)
• Irish Art Services - irishartservices.com - info@irishartservices.com, +353 63 849 51 (Ireland)
• Aardvark Art Services - aardvarkartservices.com - info@aardvarkartservices.com - 01253 794 673 (UK)
• ThePackengers: thepackengers.com, +44 (0) 20 3154 4360 (UK)
• Art Cargo - artcargo.co.uk - +44 (0)75 88 48 43 64 (UK)
• Picture Post - picture-post.webnode.com -  info@picturepostcompany.co.uk (UK)
• Central Link Couriers - central-linkcouriers.co.uk (UK, Europe)

It is the architect’s responsibility to organise and pay for all shipping, declare the artwork on an international postage customs declaration form and pay any customs costs your country may impose. This also applies to return shipping.  

The RSA will not be responsible for any damage sustained to work while in transit to or from the gallery and we recommend the architect arrange suitable insurance. 

FRAMING AND GLAZING 
Framed and unframed works are accepted. Frames must have no hanging mechanisms attached when delivered, unless integral to the work. All wall based work will be mirror plated by the RSA hanging team as standard. Works which cannot be mirror plated must be delivered with instructions for hanging and any specialist fittings that their weight or particular materials require. Work with inadequate or unstable frames may be rejected on these grounds. Clip frames will not be accepted. 

Unframed paper works must come with hanging instructions and are submitted at the Architect’s own risk.

PRINTS 
Original prints are encouraged; however, reproductions of existing artworks in other media will not be accepted. If further works from a print edition are available, the framed and unframed prices and number available for sale should be provided on the online application form.

MODELS/3D WORK 
Plinths/shelves etc. for models and 3D work must be supplied on the hand in days or the work will be rejected. Plinths must be stable and an appropriate size for the work. The RSA reserves the right to paint plinths unless expressly prohibited by the architect. Works whose stability, materials or method of construction could present a hazard to the viewing public may be rejected on these grounds. Works with moving parts or utilising electrical/mechanical elements must comply with health and safety regulations and be PAT tested. A composite work must be accompanied by clear instructions for assembly.

ELECTRONIC MEDIA 
For the purpose of selection, Architects submitting film or digital media should upload their work to Vimeo, YouTube, or other suitable website and enter a URL link to that work in the space provided in the submission form. It is also possible to add a password if the link is password protected. A still image must also be submitted as a holding image for the application process. 

Pre-selected architects must supply all electronic AV equipment (and plinths/shelves if necessary) with set up instructions for the exhibition unless otherwise stated by the RSA. All equipment must be PAT tested.

SALE OF WORK 
Work should be available for sale where possible. 

All sales made from the exhibition are subject to 40% commission + VAT (charged on the amount of commission only). Architects registered for VAT must enter their VAT number on the online submission form and sales will then be subject to 40% commission including VAT. 

The price of work shown on the online submission form and labels is the total price payable by the purchaser, the RSA will not add on commission costs for you. 

Where editions of works (prints, casts, etc.) are available for sale, Architects should enter the appropriate information (framed and unframed prices, number in edition, number available for sale) on the online submission form. The Architect must arrange for the framing and delivery of any additional framed prints sold (the RSA will not charge commission on the framing premium). 

For the duration of the exhibition all work (including editions) should be for sale through the RSA only. No editions of works should be sent by the Architect to a purchaser until the RSA has confirmed that the price has been paid in full. In addition, any private sale made outwith, but as a direct result of, the exhibition should also be acknowledged, whereupon the relevant commission will be charged. 

Architects will be notified of any sales prior to the collection dates and payment will be made by bank transfer around one month after the close of the exhibition. In line with GDPR the buyers details cannot be passed on to the Architect.

COPYRIGHT 
Under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 it is the general rule that in the absence of any agreement to the contrary, copyright of a work of art belongs to the architect or his/her heirs and assigns. By submitting work, unless contacted by the architect in writing to say otherwise, the architect grants the RSA permission to photograph and/or film the submitted works for press and marketing purposes, including the right to free reproduction for any catalogue, poster, website or other non-commercial promotional material in connection with the exhibition.  

CARE OF WORKS 
If a work is lost, damaged or destroyed during the exhibition period, the Gallery shall notify the architect immediately and shall be liable to pay the architect the agreed selling price less the agreed commission. Works shall be insured whilst at the RSA premises only. No insurance cover will be given to works while in transit to or from the RSA or after the stated collection dates.   

Fragile work must be appropriately labelled and unframed mounted prints/photography must come with corner protectors. Unframed 2D works and works of a temporary or ephemeral nature will remain at the risk of the architect and will not be covered by insurance. Works will be assessed for condition on delivery to the galleries.

OPENING TIMES AND EVENTS
An opening event will be held the at the RSA on the evening of Friday 2 May (exact time TBC). Upon notification of pre-selection, all exhibitors will receive an invite link for 2 people to attend this event and must RSVP online in order to attend. Due to strict health and safety capacity rules for the building it is likely not all exhibitors will be able to RSVP/attend. No additional invites will be available.  

The exhibition will be open to everyone for free from Saturday 3 May to Sunday 8 June, Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sundays 12 - 5pm. Related events will be published on the RSA website nearer the time.

By completing the online submission process for the RSA Annual Exhibition - Open Architecture 2024, the Architect acknowledges that they have read, understood and accept the Terms and Conditions laid out in these Regulations. 

These Regulations can be viewed as a PDF here.

Further FAQs can be viewed as a PDF here.

www.royalscottishacademy.org/opportunities/open-architecture/ 

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 Mall Galleries in The Mall near Admiralty Arch.

Eligibility
Submissions of work are invited from visual artists working in any two or three-dimensional artwork except for photography and giclee printing (or similar). Work previously exhibited at the Mall Galleries is not permitted. Work exhibited in the recent SBA online exhibition is permitted.

All work must be original and not copied. However, work copied from a photograph will be allowed provided the photographer is credited and permission has been given by the photographer to use the image as reference.

Submission Procedure
Submission is by online entry only.  The maximum number of entries per artist is six.  Please click on the link from our website and follow the instructions. Please note refunds will not be given in the event of work not being selected. 

Pricing and Commission
Work selected for exhibition must be for sale. There is a minimum sale price for work less than 40cm on the longest side of £395 and a minimum price of £495 for work over 40cm on the longest length. 

Commission is payable to the Society as follows:

It will be assumed that the stated 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.

Once work has been submitted online to the SBA via the OESS entry system, any sale then made before or during the course of the exhibition shall take precedence and supersede one made privately. Any private sale will incur the normal commission.

Overseas artists, if your work is sold at the exhibition you have a responsibility to register and account for UK VAT with HMRC. See our website for more information. 

Measurements
You must provide the framed measurements of the work in centimetres.  This is for inclusion in the catalogue, as well as to aid in the selection process and for planning the hang.

Communications
All communication will be by email or via the online login process. Applicants will be required to login to see if their work has been preselected; if so they 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. Final inclusion in the exhibition is at the discretion of the exhibition organisers and our curators.

Image Quality and Framing
It is very difficult to assess work from poor photographs so please submit scans or very good photographs to show your work at its best.  Good results can be obtained with tablets and mobile phones, but take care to ensure that there is sufficient light (especially when the background appears as grey on a photograph), that the image is in focus, there are no reflections through glass, or bad angles from work being propped up.  

The Selection Committee encourages artists to choose simple plain mounts and wooden frames (which can accommodate mirror plate fixings) that will not detract from the work or interfere with adjacent works in the exhibition; poor presentation may prejudice acceptance. Work framed with clips is not admissible. 

Acrylic ‘glass’ may be used for oversized work and for work submitted by overseas artists, as supplied by a framer, and it must be of good display quality and be free from scratches and be as scratch resistant as possible. Artglass or similar which minimises reflections is acceptable.

Please remove any fittings and rings from the back of your frames.

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 applying from overseas, please consider how you will deliver to and collect work from the exhibition venue at the required times. Work not collected at the stated times will be subject to a daily charge of £10.

Exhibition Catalogue
All exhibitors will have their painting/s displayed in the catalogue for the show. SBA members only will be entitled to a catalogue free of charge when visiting the show on production of a membership badge.

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 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 Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Jordan Well, Coventry CV1 5QP 

Eligibility 
Artists must be aged 19 or over and living, studying or working in the West Midlands region: Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, the Metropolitan districts of Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton.
Submissions of work are invited from visual artists and artist collaborations working in any medium including: Painting, Drawing, Photography, Digital, Print, Sculpture, Mixed media, Installation, Video/Audio, Performance, Other.

Restrictions
Eligibility of work: Work produced in any medium is welcome.  
• 2D work should not exceed 2m in any direction, including frame.  
• 3D work should be portable by one person and not exceed 1.5m in any direction.  
• Electronically powered work should be submitted with written evidence that the work has been PAT tested.  
• Film should not exceed 10 minutes running time.  

Work submitted must be original and the artist must undertake that they hold all moral and intellectual property rights in that work and that the work does not infringe the moral and intellectual property rights belonging to any third party. 

Work must have been made after April 2023.  

Culture Coventry reserves the right to exclude work that poses a health and safety risk or is deemed inappropriate in content. 

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

Pricing 
Work selected for exhibition can be for sale, but this isn't obligatory. No commission will be taken by the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum if work is sold. Artists will receive the full selling price of the work. It will be assumed that the sale price includes the cost of any framing. Please allow for this when pricing your work. Artists are responsible for their own VAT payments.  Artists are responsible for the sale, packaging, and delivery of their work to the buyer after the exhibition. Works will not be handed to buyers at the end of the exhibition. 

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 
Work will be kept secure and handled with professional care, but Culture Coventry does not accept liability for loss or damage during the transport, storage, selection, and exhibition periods. Artists are responsible for insuring their own work. All works will be submitted entirely at the artist’s risk. 

Delivery and Collection
Artists are responsible for the delivery and collection of their work at the Herbert. All packaging materials must be removed after delivery (no storage space is available) and brought back at collection.  

Sold works are to be collected by artists and they are responsible for packaging and transferring to the buyer.

Culture Coventry reserves the right to dispose of work that is not collected by the end of Monday 30 June 2025.  

The artist will be informed of this by email. 

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 the work submitted is wholly of my own creation. 
I have read and understood these Terms & Conditions and by submitting this application I accept and agree to observe all the Terms & 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 Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Jordan Well, Coventry CV1 5QP 

Eligibility 
Artists must be aged 15-18 years and living, studying or working in the West Midlands region: Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, the Metropolitan districts of Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton.
Submissions of work are invited from visual artists and artist collaborations working in any medium including: Painting, Drawing, Photography, Digital, Print, Sculpture, Mixed media, Installation, Video/Audio, Performance, Other.

Restrictions
Eligibility of work: Work produced in any medium is welcome.  
• 2D work should not exceed 2m in any direction, including frame.  
• 3D work should be portable by one person and not exceed 1.5m in any direction.  
• Electronically powered work should be submitted with written evidence that the work has been PAT tested.  
• Film should not exceed 10 minutes running time.  

Work submitted must be original and the artist must undertake that they hold all moral and intellectual property rights in that work and that the work does not infringe the moral and intellectual property rights belonging to any third party. 

Work must have been made after April 2023.  

Culture Coventry reserves the right to exclude work that poses a health and safety risk or is deemed inappropriate in content. 

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

Pricing 
Work selected for exhibition can be for sale, but this isn't obligatory. No commission will be taken by the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum if work is sold. Artists will receive the full selling price of work. It will be assumed that the sale price includes the cost of any framing. Please allow for this when pricing your work. Artists are responsible for their own VAT payments. Artists are responsible for the sale of their work and the packaging and delivery of their work to the buyer after the exhibition. Works will not be handed to buyers at the end of the exhibition. 

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. 

Insurance 
Work will be kept secure and handled with professional care, but Culture Coventry does not accept liability for loss or damage during the transport, storage, selection, and exhibition periods. Artists are responsible for insuring their own work. All works will be submitted entirely at the artist’s risk. 

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

Sold works are to be collected by artists and they are responsible for packaging and transferring to the buyer.

Culture Coventry reserves the right to dispose of work that is not collected by the end of Monday 30 June 2025.  

The artist will be informed of this by email. 

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 the work submitted is wholly of my creation. 
I have read and understood these Terms & Conditions and by submitting this application I accept and agree to observe all the Terms & 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 & Conditions

1.1  Submission is by online entry only. Entries are selected from the digital application (Stage 1) with successful artists asked to deliver work to the RHA for further consideration and possible inclusion in the exhibition (Stage 2). An email reminder will be sent to artists to check their status on the dates listed.

1.2  All communication will be via the online login process (O-List). Applicants will be required to login to see if they have been pre-selected and will be asked to download and print their application labels and details to be delivered with the artwork for Stage 2. Failure to do so could result in work being withdrawn from the exhibition.

1.3  Each artwork must have both a tie-on and stick-on label. Both labels are used during selection in Stage 2. Please ensure that the label information matches the information at the time to 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.

1.4  All works handed in for Stage 2 selection must be:

• Unwrapped
• Professionally presented (needing no further work, additions or framing prior to exhibition)
• Labelled correctly (two labels)
• 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.

1.5  The work should not have been exhibited previously in Dublin with the exception of Graduate Exhibitions.

1.6  Submissions of work are invited from visual artists working in paint, photography, sculpture, architecture, print, drawing and mixed media. Works outside these categories are not usually accepted.

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

1.8  Reproductions of existing artworks are not eligible.

1.9  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 automatically be deemed ineligible for exhibition.

1.10  Artwork must have been created in the past five years.

1.11  All works must be marked for sale with the exception of portraits. A commission of 35% is charged by the gallery. It will be assumed that the sale price includes all your costs and RHA commission. Please allow for these points when pricing your work. Prices should include VAT if applicable.

1.12  All 2D work should not be of undue size (work over 150 x 150cm are only considered in exceptional circumstances). There is no limitation for sculpture dimensions.

1.13  A price for framed work for artwork with editions, e.g. photography, must be included for the catalogue and online sales platform. There is no unframed sales option for editions.

1.14  We accept work from outside the EU. Artists sending works from outside the EU are responsible for payment of any associated duties or taxes. The RHA 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 RHA 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 RHA will not accept responsibility for work damaged in transit or by any third parties.

1.15  The utmost care will be taken of all works submitted for exhibition. The RHA 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 organisers and the gallery 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 gallery.

1.16  In order to meet deadlines, incomplete applications will not be accepted. The RHA will not be responsible for any errors or omissions in the catalogue. The RHA will not be liable for any loss arising out of any error, omission or decision made by the committee. All information entered on your submission form will be used in the catalogue and online sales platform - changes are not possible once the submission form has been submitted.

1.17  Unselected works from Stage 2 and unsold works from the exhibition must be collected on the designated days. If an artist is unable to collect on these days, we ask that you ask someone to collect on your behalf. All artworks not collected by the end of August 2025 will be liable for a storage charge. All artworks not collected by the end of September 2025 will be disposed of.

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

1.19  If selected for exhibition, work cannot be removed from display until after the close of the exhibition.

1.20  Sold work is marked with a red dot. The RHA 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. A 35% commission from the listed catalogue price will be deducted from all works sold during the exhibition. Artists will be paid six weeks after the close of the exhibition only if the RHA has been fully paid by the purchaser.

1.21  The RHA will not undertake the wrapping, crating and packing of any artworks.

1.22  For awards with age constraints, the artist must be below or the relevant age on the date of submission in order to qualify, in this case 23 February 2025.

1.23 The selection committee is made up of six practicing artist Members of the RHA. Artworks are presented anonymously and judged solely on merit. The decision is final and binding, and no correspondence or feedback will be entered into under any circumstance.

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

HOW TO APPLY TO EXHIBIT AT THE SWA 164th EXHIBITION

Information for NON MEMBERS

NB Terms and conditions can be found at the bottom of the page. Please read before submitting work.

Submission Procedure -

Submissions for selection to the 2025 exhibition will be open from the 2nd December 2024 to the 8th March 2025. Submission will only be accepted digitally via https://societyofwomenartists.oess1.uk.

The whole selection process will be on line. There will be no physical selection.*

NOTIFICATION OF FINAL RESULTS  To find out if you have been successful you will need to visit the SWA website on the 29th March 2025. 

Successfully selected works need to be delivered to the Mall Galleries, 17 Carlton House Terrace on the 13th & 14th of June 2025 . All works must have a label on the back securely attached by glue or tape. This can be printed off from your OESS account here where you submitted your work  https://societyofwomenartists.oess1.uk/

Submitting digitally enables artists to submit works without transport and framing costs unless selected.

Works delivered for selection must be exhibition ready, but with no fixings at all to the back because fixings damage other works when stacked. Please read our updated terms and conditions before submitting. 

Very Important! Please note the information you enter on the online submissions site will, if you are successful, be used for the catalogue entry and labels so please fill this in carefully. Amends requested after selection will incur an administrative fee that the artist will be liable for.

Exhibition Dates

Online Submission are open: 2th December 2024 – 8th March 2025 midnight

Artists visit the SWA website to see if they have been successful: 29th March 2025

Delivery of all work to the Mall: 13 & 14th June  2025, 10am to 5pm. 

Exhibition opens to public 24th June 3pm to 5pm

Special (YPAI fundraising) Preview Evening:  24th June 2025 6pm - 8.30pm

Private View: 25th June 2025, 10am to 5pm (11.00am Award Ceremony) 

Breast Cancer Now Evening: 25th June 6pm to 8.30pm (Private event) 

Exhibition Open To Public: 24th June to 28th  June 2025 (various times please check SWA website)

Collection of unsold work:  2nd and 3rd July 2025, 10am to 5pm. 

Any uncollected works picked up by Picture Post: 4th July 2025 

Categories of work

Categories of work which are acceptable: painting, pastels, drawing, mixed media, sculpture (in all media) ceramics, glass and metal not of a utilitarian nature, fine art printing methods accepted (not giclee or large volume print methods). Photography not accepted. 

Young Artist 

Please ensure you add your DOB particularly if you are entering and  eligible as a Young Artists (35 years and under at time of exhibition) categories. There are specific awards for this group.

*The council reserves the right not to hang any works that are poorly framed, do not adhere to framing and glazing instruction or where the image submitted is not a true reflection of the actual work or if the work has been changed since the image was submitted.

Minimum Pricing

Please ensure you price (including commision is not lower than the minimum price allowed which is: generally  £350,or £150 for one off prints, etchings or lithography or drawings, or £200 for 3D works. Any work lower than the minimum for its category will be put up to the minimum price with out consultation with the artists.

GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR SUBMITTING WORK FOR SWA OPEN EXHIBITION

These conditions apply to all exhibitions administered by the Exhibition Administrators. The term ‘Exhibition Administrators’ means The Society of Women Artists Ltd.

1. Submission Procedure - Artwork can be submitted on this site  (https://societyofwomenartists.oess1.uk). from the 2nd of December 2024 to the 8th of March 2025. Once you have completed your application, you will see a notification of this on screen. 
You will need to visit the SWA website on or after the 29th March 2025 to see if you have been selected for this year's exhibition.
If you have been successful, please take or send the work to the Mall Galleries on the requested date to:
Mall Galleries for SWA Exhibition
17 Carlton House Terrace
London
SW1Y 5BD

There is strictly no parking on the Mall to deliver works via the gallery entrance.
All works must be delivered via the office entrance at the above address. There is a small forecourt that drivers may use while dropping off their work.
All works must have a label on the back (attached by glue or tape).

Packaging must be taken away once work has been delivered due to limited storage facilities.
Details of couriers that frequently deliver to the gallery are listed on our website below and on the Malls website.

2. Imagery - The quality of the images uploaded are integral to work being selected because these are the images that will be used in the online Exhibition. Please ensure the images are sharp and cropped appropriately. Image files should be JPG or PNG and no larger than 5MB. 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 ' " & % * ( ) < > / \ ~ # + = The Royal Academy have produced an excellent guide to aid you with photography. This is a link to the video   https://summer.royalacademy.org.uk/Information/9       This is a PDF of the RA Guide How to Photograph your work 

3. Submission fee - Submission fee for non-members is £20 per work, irrespective of size or medium, to be paid at the time of submission. Young artists (age 35 years and under at time of exhibition) submission fee is £10 per work and members entry is free.

4. Number of works & Membership - Up to 6 works may be submitted but a maximum of four works can be displayed. If you wish to be considered for associate membership or full membership you must enter 6 artworks.

5.  Frames, Presentation and Sizes Frames and mounts must be of good quality and complement the work. Works on canvas do not need to be framed as long as they are neat and exhibition ready, which means presentable and finished. If work is glazed, glass should be non-reflective picture glass. Glazing that is reflective can spoil the overall look of the work and exhibition as a whole. Perspex is inadmissible. Metal or clip frames are inadmissible. Please do not attach any fixings to the back of your frame. Mall Gallery technicians will attach mirror plates for you.

Size - There will be a maximum submission size for paintings and sculpture this year of approx 200cm. 

6. Eligible Mediums - Categories of work which are acceptable: painting, pastels, drawing, mixed media, sculpture (in all media), ceramics, glass and metal not of a utilitarian nature, fine art printing methods accepted (not giclee or large volume print methods). Photography not accepted. Original unique printing is acceptable, Etchings must show their plate indentations. Commercially printed line work or photographically/digitally reproduced work printed with commercial machines (such as giclée work) is not admissible.      

7. NOTIFICATION OF RESULTS -  All work will go through digital selection. All works will be judged by merit. Artists will be able to find the results of final selection on the SWA website on the 29th of March 2025.  Successful entries will need to be handed in at 17 Carlton House Terrace, for inclusion to the exhibition. 

8. Sale Price & Commission - The price of works supplied by the artist should include the commission of 45% for non-members and 40% for members. On the BCN Charity evening the SWA will be donating 5% of the sale price to the Charity Breast Cancer Now. All work must be for sale, except by prior consent from the SWA. Minimum Sale prices for works: £350, and £150 for etchings or lithography or drawings, £200 for 3D works. Any work lower than the minimum for its category will be put up to the minimum price with out consultation with the artists.The aforementioned is also applicable on commissioned work arranged through the Exhibition Administrators. Any sale effected by the Exhibition Administrators will have priority over a sale effected by the artist. Please note that artists liable to VAT are responsible for paying their own tax. 

Once work has been submitted to the SWA, any sale effected by the Exhibition Administrators before or during the course of the exhibition shall take precedence and supersede a sale made privately. Any private sale will incur the normal commission.

9. VAT Registration for Artists Not Resident in the UK - Our open exhibition is open to artists in the UK, EU, and outside the EU. Artists who are not resident in the UK have a responsibility to register for UK VAT with H.M. Revenue & Customs.  

Artists without a UK residence are classified as Non-Established Taxable Persons (NETPs) and must register with HMRC (HM Revenue + Customs) for a UK VAT number before they can exhibit artworks in our Online Exhibition. A valid UK VAT number is prefaced with the letters “GB” . We can not accept VAT numbers from other countries

You must enter the retail price of your artwork when entering online but you can wait to see if your artwork is accepted before you register for a UK VAT number.

If you are normally eligible for UK VAT you must provide us with your UK VAT number before the exhibition. If you do not, we will not be able to enter your selected artwork(s) into the exhibition.

NB. An application for a VAT number can take around 30 working days, although the process may take longer, so please allow enough time.

If you need more information about UK VAT registration can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vat-notice-7001-should-i-be-registered-for-vat 

If you have any questions, please contact HMRC directly on their VAT Helpline Telephone for UK 0300 200 3701, or from abroad, +44 2920 501 261.You can register online for free at: https://www.gov.uk/vat-registration/how-toregister

10.  Commercial carriers - can be used to deliver works where necessary, please see the list of trusted experienced carriers below. These are not part of the SWA and must be contacted and dealt with directly.

11.  Press Photographs - Unless otherwise stated in writing by the artist, it will be assumed that works exhibited may be used for Press purposes in connection with the Exhibition.

12.  Copyright -  The copyright of all works, other than commissioned work, remains the property of the artist. Any enquiries for copyright will be referred to the artist.

13.  Sales of Work and Notification - All work accepted and included must be exclusive to the SWA for the duration of the exhibition. If the work is sold through another platform or by the artists during the exhibition the SWA's commission will still be payable.  If work in the Exhibition is sold, exhibitors will be notified by email as soon as possible (always before the close of the exhibition).

14.  Invitations and flyers - Digital invitations or flyers and a press release will be emailed to all selected artists to forward to buyers, collectors, press and any other contacts they would like to see the exhibition. ​Hard copies can also be picked up at hand in.

15. The SWA reserves the right to disqualify any work if the artist has failed to adhere to these Terms and Conditions and the relevant rules. Works previously exhibited with the SWA or at the Mall Galleries are not eligible for entry.

16. Care of Works - The Exhibition Administrators will not be liable for any damage or loss of works sent for exhibition occurring in the ordinary course of handling, whether such damage or loss is caused by the negligence of the Exhibition Administrators or their staff, Mall staff or otherwise. The Society of Women Artists strongly advises artists to insure their own works.

17. Collection of Unsold Work - All works should be collected on the 2nd and 3rd July 2025 from 17 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1. Please note that works not collected by 5pm on this date will be collected by Picture Post Art for storage. Works will be reunited with artists at a later date. There is a handling fee for this service at the artists expense.  No accumulating storage charges. Picture Post Art Tom - 07833 450 788 Sarah - info@picturepostcompany.co.uk

18. Collection of Bought Work - Works purchased during the exhibition should be collected on the 2nd and 3rd July 2025 where possible from 17 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1.  If for any reason this is not possible please ensure you let  Mall Galleries know.

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.

You 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.

You authorise The Organisers to process, store, and utilise the data in your submission and agree that, if selected for exhibition, images of your work can be used by The Organisers, The Gallery and associated organisations for promotional and publicity purposes.

All information provided by you is true and accurate and that the work submitted is wholly of your own creation.

You have read and understood these terms and conditions and by submitting work accept and agree to observe all the Terms And Conditions therein.

The SWA reserves the right to amend the terms at any time.  Affected parties will be notified.

Exhibition Sales Terms & Conditions 
These conditions apply to all exhibitions administered by the Exhibition Administrators.

Gallery Sales 

Please refer to Mall gallery sales terms and conditions.

Online Purchase
On purchase the SWA will contact the artist and buyer to agree and confirm delivery method and costs (where not stated previously) as well as confirmation of whether work is framed or unframed work.

It is the buyer's responsibility to pay any import or export duty, if required, both in relation to the UK or any other country.
It is the Artist's responsibility to determine whether VAT or other similar sales taxes on the sale to you apply and to collect, report and remit the correct tax, as applicable, to the appropriate tax authority.
 

Delivery - Where no postage costs are included on the webpage additional costs for postage and packaging may be added to this price. These costs will be agreed between the buyer and the seller. The seller will be wholly responsible for safe delivery of the artwork.
The Exhibition Administrators will not be liable for any damage or loss of works when posting or delivering sold work.
Once the Buyer and Artists have agreed any additional costs the buyer will pay SWA. This agreement is a contract between the artist and the buyer.  The SWA, acting as agent, will hold the money until the buyer has received and accepted the artwork.
If the artwork is not accepted it is the buyer’s responsibility to ensure its safe return to the artist and to pay any costs incurred before any refund is initiated. 
Once the artwork has been accepted the SWA will pay the artist less the commission as set out in the entry terms and conditions.

Carriers

(The Society of Women Artists will not be responsible for damage to or non-delivery of works) Information on VAT and UK entry procedures may be obtained from HM Customs and Excise General Information Branch, New King’s Beam House, 22 Upper Ground, London SE1 9PJ. The companies below are ones used by the Mall Galleries and have an excellent reputation.

Picture Post Art 

Tom & Sarah Challoner, 

Doncaster, DN9 3GY  Tom - 07833 450 788 Sarah - info@picturepostcompany.co.uk

Picture Post receive and return artwork worldwide.
Contact Picture Post Art for any quotations, reservations, studio collections, appointments or any other information about their collection service.

Art Moves of Chelsea

Please contact for details. Tel/fax: 020 7352 7492, artmoveschelsea@aol.com

Delivers to: Bristol, Kent, London, Surrey, Sussex
Art Moves of Chelsea have a limit for works of 2 metres for paintings on the longest side. Contact Art Moves of Chelsea for quotes.

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Nick McNally

Mid Wales Freight

Mobile :  07866 731400 Email :  sales@midwalesfreight.co.uk

SME BUSINESS AWARDS 2019 - MID WALES FREIGHT

Transport Awards Courier Company of the Year 2019

Europe Award for Excellence in International Art Delivery Services 2019

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A S Elvin Transport Ltd
Delivers to: UK wide delivery for direct road transport of artwork including small to medium-sized sculpture

A S Elvin Transport Ltd are based on the Norfolk/Suffolk border.

Tel: 01502 677025

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 in Central London in June 2025. The venue is TBC, with an announcement coming shortly.

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

Restrictions
All entries must be less than 1.5 meters 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. Commission is charged by WIAF at 30% on all sales. 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. Prices cannot be ammended once you have submitted your work.

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 or during delivery or collection to 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:
OESS Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy

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

2025 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 Wednesday 18th June and Monday 23rd June 2025.

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.

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.

ANY WORK POORLY FRAMED OR BADLY PRESENTED WILL BE REJECTED REGARDLESS OF QUALITY OF WORK SUBMITTED. 

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. 

35% commission for Non-Members and Friends of CAS is charged by CAS.

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.

Should you wish to change the submitted price or details of the artwork, £20 will be charged for administration costs.

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 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 TWO PHASE SELECTION PROCESS :- 

FIRST PHASE : PRESELECTION ONLINE. RESULTS WILL BE ANNOUNCED 6TH MAY 2025 from NOON onwards.

SECOND PHASE : ENTRIES which have been preselected UNDERGO PHYSICAL JUDGING IN THE TOWN HALL AFTER DELIVERY ON 15TH JUNE, 2025. Results announced on OESS on the 18th June 2025.

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

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 15th June, 10am-3.30pm. Please allow a minimum of 40 minutes to deliver work, to fill in labels and sign documents. 

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 unhung work - 18th to 22nd June,11am-4.30pm. 

Collection of hung work - Monday 23rd June, 3pm-5.00pm

Please Note - due to take down of the show no work can be collected before 3pm on the 23rd 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. 

Packaging materials must be removed after delivery (no gallery storage is available for this) and brought back at collection.  We do not deal with couriers or work from overseas.

Work not collected at the stated times will be subject to a charge of £15 plus £15 per week thereafter at Art Moves of Chelsea, and will be disposed of after four weeks 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 18th and 19th June 2025 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 the AGM of Chelsea Society on the 17th November 2025 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:     Alice Hall                           Signature:      Alice Hall                                             Date: 27/01/2025

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 The Ballinglen Museum of Art, Main Street, Ballycastle, Co Mayo from Saturday August 30th, 2025 - Friday January 9th, 2026

Eligibility
Submissions of up to 3 works are invited from visual artists working in painting, drawing, print, sculpture, photography, and mixed media.

Submission Procedure
Submission is by online entry only. There is a link on our website to the call.

Guidelines for submitted works
All works must be professionally presented (needing no further work, additions or framing prior to exhibition). The entry form will include name of artist, date and place of birth and for each work, title, date, media, dimensions and selling price (as presented). The maximum dimensions of work accepted is 150X150cm (59x59"). The work must be created since 2019. It can have been exhibited previously.

Pricing
Work selected for exhibition will be expected to be for sale. Commission is charged by the Museum. It will be assumed that the sale price includes our commission. Please allow for this when pricing your work. A non-refundable and non-transferable deposit of 20% is required to secure a sale. Ballinglen 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 piece sold. 35% commission from the listed price will be deducted from all works sold during the exhibition. Artists will be paid after the close of the exhibition and only if Ballinglen has been fully paid by the buyer.

Communications
Any questions regarding the open call can be asked by email (ballinglenarts@gmail.com) before the deadline. 

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.

Artists will NOT be contacted directly with the selection results. Applicants must login to OESS after 5pm on July 21st, 2025, to see if their work has been selected. The decision of the Selectors is final and no correspondence will be entered into regarding the selection of work for 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. Ballinglen reserves the right to reject work that it believes is in breach of copyright laws.

Artists will NOT be contacted directly with the selection results. Artists must login to the entry system after 5pm on July 21st to find out If you have been selected for the exhibition.

Insurance
Artists are responsible for insuring their own work. All works accepted for exhibition will be transported entirely at the artists' risk. The Ballinglen Arts Foundation and Museum of Art will not accept liability for loss or damage occurring to the work during travel to or from the exhibition. Works are insured after delivery, unwrapping and when the condition is checked by Ballinglen.

Preparing work for delivery.

Each artwork must have a printout of the entry and the information printed and stuck on the back of the work. Please ensure that this information matches the information at the time to entry. It is important that all details are included as incomplete details will deem the entry inadmissible.  All works will be checked on entry.

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.

Delivery and Collection
Selected artists are responsible for the delivery and collection of their work to and from the Museum including all postal/shipping costs associated. It is the artist’s responsibility to ensure that the work is correctly packaged as Ballinglen will not exhibit work damaged in transit.

If you are applying from overseas, please consider how you will get your work to the exhibition for August 18th and the associated costs of both sending and returning the work.

Note for work coming from outside the EU: Selected artists must ensure that the work reaches us before August 18th and is customs compliant. Ballinglen will not pay customs charges, duty or any associated charges on works arriving by courier/post. All work which is for sale will be liable for customs duty. Please talk with your shipper for details regarding customs and fees.

No work may be removed from the exhibition until after the close of the exhibition on January 9th 2026.

Unsold works must be collected between January 12th and February 1st, 2026. If you are unable to collect on these days, you may ask someone to collect on your behalf or make arrangements and a payment with us to post/ship your work. Works not collected by mid-February 2026 will be liable for a storage charge. Works not collected by end of February 2026 will be disposed of with no financial renumeration made by The Ballinglen Arts Foundation and Museum of Art.

Publicity
The artist allows Ballinglen to use images of any artwork for publicity and public engagement purposes. This includes television, print (newspapers, trade publications), website (Ballinglen and others), social media (Ballinglen and others) and any other method that Ballinglen deems fit for purpose.

Agreement
By submitting to the exhibition you are deemed to accept and agree to the following:
The decision of the Selectors is final and no further correspondence will be entered into.

I understand that The Ballinglen Arts Foundation and Museum of Art 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 Ballinglen Arts Foundation and Museum of Art 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 them for promotional and publicity purposes.
All information provided by me is true and accurate and the work submitted is wholly of my own creation-as is indicated by my handwritten signature and date on each work submitted. 
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 & Conditions for No Place Art | Edition One: Materiality

Table of Contents
 

About the Exhibition
Key Dates

1. Eligibility
2. Submissions, Judges & Awards
3. Presentation & Framing Guidelines
4. Sales
5. Delivery & Collection
6. International Shipping
7. Insurance & Liability
8. Publicity
9. GDPR & Data Protection
10. Contact

Clarity & Extras

About the Exhibition

No Place Art | Edition One: Materiality is an artist-led initiative to support emerging and mid-career artists. The exhibition will be held at The Handbag Factory, Vauxhall, London, SE11 5RB, from 25th to 29th September 2025, featuring 80 selected participants (40 printmakers and 40 painters). The theme is Materiality.

We’ve created these Terms & Conditions to ensure a fair, transparent, and supportive experience for all artists involved. Whether this is your first group show or your fiftieth, we’re here to make the process as smooth as possible — from selection to sales, framing to delivery. If you have any questions along the way, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re excited to welcome you into the No Place Art community.

If you have any questions specifically about these Terms & Conditions, feel free to contact us directly via email at hello@noplaceart.com or send us a message on Instagram @noplaceart. We’re here to help!

Key Dates

• Submissions Open: 12th March 2025.
• Submissions Close: 30th June 2025.
• Selection Starts: 1st July 2025.
• Notification of Selection: 16th July 2025.
• Selected artists will receive a Welcome Pack on 20th July 2025 with
• full details on delivery, artwork collection locations, contracts, framing, and next steps.
• Receiving Artworks (if selected): 1st August – 24th September 2025.
• Artworks requiring framing: to be received by North London Framers before 20th August 2025.
• Client Night (invite only): 25th September 2025.
• Private View: 26th September 2025.
• Exhibition Closes: 29th September 2025.
• Collection of Unsold Work: 16th October – 16th November 2025 - to be organised directly between artists and North London Framers.
  
   

1. Eligibility

• Open to artists aged 18 or over - worldwide.
• Artists may submit up to five works each. Up to five works per artist may be selected.
• Works must align with the theme Materiality, completed within the last three years.
• Acceptable mediums include printmaking, painting & mixed-media*.

*We welcome a wide range of techniques and materials within printmaking, painting, and mixed media practices. This can include — but is not limited to — concrete, sand, wood, paper, oil paint, acrylic, watercolour, pen, pencil, and all forms of printmaking.

At No Place Art, we take an open and inclusive view of materiality. For us, Materiality refers not only to the physical substances used in a work but also to the processes and intentions behind its making — whether conceptual or physical.

• Artworks must be of original creation by the submitting artist.
• Artworks should not exceed the size of 2m x 2m including the frame.
  
   

2. Submissions, Judges & Awards

• A non-refundable submission fee of £24 for the first artwork, £10 per additional work.
• For Artists 24 and Under a non-refundable submission fee of £16.00 for the first
• artwork, £10.00 per addition work.
• Up to 5 artworks may be submitted, but only 3 may be selected and exhibited.
• Digital submissions must include high-resolution JPEG images (Max 5MB) with
• file-names formatted as: NameSurname_TitleOfWork_Medium_Size_Date_Country.jpg.
• Works that do not match their submissions in condition or theme may be withdrawn at the discretion of the committee.
• All withdrawn works must be collected at the artist's expense
• If the selected works arrive damaged, with unacceptable framing, size discrepancies
• from the original submission, not as shown online, or in the opinion of the Selection Committee as not being in the spirit of printmaking or painting, or the theme Materiality, then these will be withdrawn. All withdrawn artworks will need to be collected from North London Framers by the artist at their expense. The decision of the Selection Committee is final and we are unable to offer feedback.
• Submissions will be accepted through the Olist Platform.
  
  Judging and Awards

A panel of judges will select the artworks. The decision of the Selection Committee is final and feedback will not be provided.

Judges:
 

• Matthew Olivier, Painter & Author
• Leslie De Canchy, President of Art 2 Cure, Curator & Previous Art Week Luxembourg Director
• Bronwen Sleigh, Printmaker, RCA MA Graduate and former RA Technician
• Matthew Burrows MBE, Painter & Founder of Artist Support Pledge
• Conor Rush, Artist & Founder of Starving Artists
   

Confirmed Awards
 

• 3-week Artist Residency (inc €750) - Atelier de Gravure Empreinte (Luxembourg, EU)
   
• 1 month Artist Residency - Bainbridge Print Studios (London, UK)
   
• £1,000 Cash Award - BDR Group (London, UK)
   
• Edition of 20, A3, 3 Colour Screen prints - Hippo Screen printers (Essex, UK)
   
• 3-Months Artist Mentoring & a Place in a London Art Fair - Lara Bowen Contemporary (London, UK)
   
• Solo Exhibition - Hive Gallery (Bolton, UK)
   
• Ironbridge Fine Arts Award for Creative Excellence
  Printmaking Workshop for two (Shropshire, UK)
   
• £150 Paper Voucher - John Purcell Paper Prize (London, UK)
   
• Guest Place in Loops Artists 2026 Bankside Exhibition - Loop Artists (London, UK)
   
• Guest Place in White Noise Projects 2026 Exhibition - White Noise Projects (London, UK)
   
• Online Interview - The Spotted Zebra (Online) 
   
• Judges Award:
  All judges to offer a 1-2-1 hour mentoring session to five selected artists
   
• No Place Art Award: (London, UK)
  - Guest Place in the 2026 No Place Art exhibition & £1,000 Cash Award
   
• Starving Artist Awards: (Manchester, UK)- 80 x Starving Artists year subscriptions for all selected artists 
  - 4 x Starving Artist Subscription & Quarterly Mentoring
  - 1 x Subscription, Quarterly Mentoring & Cash Award
   
• Kraft Metal Awards: (Liverpool, UK)
  -  10% Discount to all selected artists to be used at Kraft Metals from 30th Sept for 3 Months
  -  A Selection of Mirror Polished Copper Plates to the value of £500.00: 0.9mm thick: 4 x (45 x 30cm), 4 x (30 x 20cm), 4 x (10 x 10cm), 6 x (15 x 10cm) - 1.2mm thick: 4 x (50 x 50cm)
   
• People of Print Awards: (London, UK)
  -  Honorary Life-time Membership: includes a feature in Issue 7 of 'Print Isn't Dead', three online features, edition of 50 prints sold via their platform, and all membership perks
  -  8 x One Year Memberships: includes three online features and full membership perks
  -  One-year membership in collaboration with Hippo Screenprinters: includes features, perks and discounts & Edition of 20 screen prints sold through People of Print
   

Details on our awarding bodies are published on our website: https://noplaceart.com/edition-one-materiality 

 

3. Presentation & Framing Guidelines

• Printmaking artworks must be suitably presented and professionally framed
• Please note: While all works must be suitably framed, painters are not required to glaze their artworks with glass or perspex unless the work requires it for protection.
• Glazing is generally expected for printmakers and smaller, more delicate pieces.
• Painters don’t have to frame their artworks.
• Frames must not include metal or clip mechanisms. Glazing should be picture glass.
• Perspex is acceptable.
• Unframed prints will not be accepted or exhibited. Artists requiring framing support may contact North London Framers
• Received artworks must not have fixings attached. Hang It Services will install all required fixings
• Artists who choose to frame works independently must ensure frames meet these requirements. Non-compliant works may be rejected.
• North London Framing offers a 15% discount for selected artists. If artists would like framing provided by North London Framers, they must deliver their artwork to North London Framing before 20th August 2025
• Framing costs are the responsibility of the artist
  
   

4. Sales

• All artworks must be for sale.
• Artists set their own prices. The submitted price should include No Place Art’s 30% commission.
• If a sale is made through No Place Art (before or during the exhibition, including the time until the 16th October 2025), it takes precedence over any private sale.
• Private sales during this window will still incur the standard commission.
• Artists will receive 70% of the final sale price.
• Payments for sold artworks will be made within 30 days after the close of the exhibition.
• Artists are responsible for managing any applicable VAT or tax declarations.
• No minimum price is required, but pricing must reflect the artwork’s value and exhibition context.
  
   

5. Delivery & Collection

• A Welcome Pack will be issued to all selected artists on 20th July 2025, outlining next steps, key dates, the Artist Contract (which must be signed and returned), and information regarding delivery and collection options. This also allows us to work with each artist to identify the most suitable delivery route
   
• Regional Drop-off Points (UK-based artists): We are setting up regional drop-off locations in key UK cities. Artists will be informed of their nearest drop-off zone and a designated date in their Welcome Pack. From there, works will be transported to North London Framing by our courier partners
   
• Artists will be grouped regionally and assigned to drop-off points in major cities such as Manchester, Bristol, Glasgow, Leeds, Birmingham, or Brighton, depending on artist distribution
   
• Local Drop-off (London-based artists): Artists based in London and further afield, not requiring framing, may deliver their artwork directly to the exhibition venue — The Handbag Factory — before 13:00pm on 24th September 2025 (Installation Day). This must be pre-agreed with No Place Art and arranged in advance
   
• Selected works must be delivered to North London Framing (26 Theydon Rd, London E5 9NA) between 1st August and 10th September 2025 unless alternative delivery routes are confirmed (see above)
   
• Delivery and collection may be made by a representative or courier
   
• Artists are responsible for transportation costs to the initial drop-off points
   
• Collection must be arranged directly with North London Framers, who also offer
   
• return shipping. Artists may also request the artwork be returned without its frame to reduce shipping costs. Collection of artworks will take place between 16th of October and 16th of November, or on the day that the artworks are being taken down (30th September)
   
• Opening hours for North London Framers: Monday to Thursday, 9 am – 6 pm (Wednesdays until 5 pm)
   
• Works not collected from North London Framers by 16th November 2025 may be disposed of
   
• No Place Art accepts no liability for third-party courier services
  
   

6. International Shipping Details

For those shipping artworks from outside of the UK:

Picture Post Art arranges the shipping of work from the artist’s country to the UK. Furthermore they aim to assist artists to correctly fill out paperwork from customs, and store packaging for reuse if required.

Picture Post Art

info@picturepostcompany.co.uk

+ 44 7833 450788

For more information regarding the transportation of artworks, please email: hello@noplaceart.com
 

7. Insurance & Liability

• Works are displayed at the artist’s risk. No Place Art accepts no liability for damage or loss
• Artists must sign a contract provided by No Place Art by 20th August 2025
• Failure to sign may result in exclusion from the exhibition
• Artists are strongly encouraged to insure their works.
• Recommended providers include:

A-N Insurance 
Hiscox

 

8. Publicity

• By submitting, artists consent to the use of images for promotional purposes

• Artists retain all copyright and intellectual property rights

 

9. GDPR & Data Protection

• Personal data will be used only for exhibition management and communications

• Contact details may be shared with partners for the administration of awards and artworks

 

10. Contact

For all enquiries, email: hello@noplaceart.com

Clarity & Extras

To ensure a smooth experience and support artists at every step, we’ve included additional support below:

• Pre-Exhibition Q&A: We will host a virtual Q&A session for selected artists prior to the exhibition to go over logistics, expectations, and answer questions.

• Community & Transport Support: An optional WhatsApp group will be created for selected artists to coordinate courier options, share transport, and connect with fellow exhibitors.

For additional resources visit: www.noplaceart.com

Agreement
By submitting to the exhibition you are deemed to accept and agree to the following:
The decision of the Judges 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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