Open call

Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours

Mall Galleries · London, GB

Deadline: January 22, 2027
Who can apply: Open to all countries
Disciplines: painting, watercolour, ink, gouache, acrylic
Age: 18
Any artist aged 18 or over may enter, from anywhere in the world.
What it gives: 10,000 GBP · exhibition · publication
• To have their selected work included in the RI 215th Exhibition at Mall Galleries, in the gallery, and online • Eligibility to win prizes and awards worth over £15,000 • An invitation to the Private View • The chance to sell their work • To be part of a network of exhibiting artists dating back to
What it asks: 1 images · fee £22, paid to the organiser, not ArtFond
There is a non-refundable submission fee of £22 per work, or £14.50 per work for artists aged 35 or under. Upload your 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, show

The Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours, organised by Mall Galleries, invites artists to submit work for the RI 215th Exhibition. Submissions are open to artists aged 18 and over from anywhere in the world.

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ArtFond doesn't accept applications or collect entry fees. We put together a PDF portfolio from your works, plus your CV and statement if they're on your site. You apply on the organiser's page.

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Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours

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