Artists are invited to submit work for exhibition alongside members of the Royal Society of British Artists at the RBA Annual Exhibition 2026 The Royal Society of British Artists invites artists of all backgrounds to submit works in various media, including painting, sculpture, printmaking, and drawing, for the RBA Annual Exhibition 2026 at Mall Galleries.

Successful applicants can expect:

• To have their selected work included in the RBA Annual Exhibition at Mall Galleries, in the gallery, and online
• Eligibility to win prizes and awards worth over £20,000 • An invitation to the Opening Reception
• The chance to sell their work
• To be part of a network of exhibiting artists dating back to 1823 when the Society was founded

 

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.
• Work must not have been exhibited previously in London.
• Works should not be larger than 2.4m along the longest dimension.
• All works must be an original creation by the artist.
• Acceptable media: Painting, sculpture, drawing and original prints (excluding photography).

 

Find out more here, including how to apply, conditions of entry, selection and more.

Submissions close: Friday 9 January 2026, 12 noon