Royal Society of British Artists (RBA) opens call for its 2026 Art Exhibition

  • Award, Competition, exhibition
  • United Kingdom
  • Paid Funding Type
  • Deadline in 2 months
https://www.mallgalleries.org.uk/open-calls/royal-society-british-artists
  October 09, 2025

About Opportunity

The internationally recognized Royal Society of British Artists (RBA) invites artists from all backgrounds to submit works in various media—including painting, sculpture, printmaking, and drawing—for consideration in the RBA Annual Exhibition 2026 at Mall Galleries, London, U.K. Successful applicants will have their selected pieces displayed both in the gallery and online, gaining exposure through one of the U.K.’s most esteemed art platforms. They will also be eligible for prizes and awards exceeding £20,000 and will receive an invitation to the Opening Reception, providing valuable opportunities for professional networking. Additionally, participants may sell their exhibited works and become part of a distinguished artistic community that traces its origins to 1823.

About Organizer

The Royal Society of British Artists (RBA) was founded in 1823 as one of the oldest art societies in the United Kingdom. Its mission is to promote, support, and exhibit the work of contemporary artists across a wide range of disciplines, maintaining a strong commitment to artistic excellence and diversity of expression. The Society continues to provide a prestigious platform for both emerging and established artists, fostering public engagement with fine art through its annual exhibitions and educational initiatives.

Details

Eligibility:

  • Both professional and emerging artists, over the age of 18, working in various media, including painting, sculpture, printmaking, and drawing, from all over the world

Project/event location:

  • London, U. K

Participation fee:

  • The submission fee for per artwork is a £20

Award/prize: 

  • Exhibition

  • Promotion

  • Artworks for sale

  • Cash awards in various nominations totally of - £20,000

Application requirements:

  • Online application form in English

  • CV/portfolio

  • Artist statement

  • Upload image/s in JPEG or PNG format and under 5MB

  • One image per submission must be submitted, showing the complete work. An optional two additional images per work may be submitted, showing details (The judges will make their decision based on these images, so please ensure that photographs are accurate and show work at its best)

  • Title, medium, size (cm), year of completion, and price of each work, option to add an artwork description

The submission closes:

  • 9 January, 2026

Specifications

Opportunity Types
Award, Competition, exhibition
Event Location
United Kingdom
Deadline
09 January, 2026
Funding Type
Paid
Applicant Country
United Kingdom
Open to
Worldwide