Juried Exhibitions & Competitions / Verified 2 September 2026
The Royal Institute of Oil Painters accepts submissions for their Annual Exhibition 2026 at Mall Galleries, London. Entry fee is £22 per submission (maximum six works per artist); works must be original, no larger than 2.4m on longest side, and artists must be 18+. Deadline: October 9, 2026. Selected work is exhibited and prizes are awarded.
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Deadline. October 9, 2026
“October 9, 2026”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. GBP £22 (currency unconfirmed)
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What you get. Exhibition at Mall Galleries, London. Potential for sales and commissions. Several prizes and awards offered.
“Exhibition at Mall Galleries, London with potential for sales and commissions. GBP £5,000 total awards including The Baltic Exchange Award £2,000.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. November 26, 2026 - December 12, 2026
Who can apply. Artists aged 18 and over from anywhere in the world. Maximum six artworks per artist. Works no larger than 2.4m along longest dimension. All works must be original creation by the artist.
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How they choose. Juried
“Curated selection for exhibition alongside member work. Awards judged (judges not specified).”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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