RBSA Friends Exhibition 2027
Entry deadline: Tuesday 10 November 4.00pm
This call is only open to artists with an active RBSA Friends subscription
Exhibition runs: Thursday 7 January – Saturday 6 February 2027
About This Exhibition
The annual RBSA Friends Exhibition provides a platform for Friends at different stages of their practice to display artwork at the RBSA Gallery and begin their membership journey with one of the oldest art societies in the country.
Entry is free and open to all artists with an active RBSA Friends subscription, which can be purchased by following the link below. Eligible artists working in any media, including photography, may submit work. Display fees are applicable to all artists that are successfully selected. Selection for the Friends Exhibition is by digital image of the original artwork, all works entered will go through the same anonymous selection process.
Friends may enter a maximum of three entries of 2D works (wall hung) and a maximum of four entries of 3D works (plinths/freestanding). If artists would like to enter a mix of wall hung and plinth/freestanding works, you may enter a maximum of four works in total.
Work will be selected by:
- Simon Conolly RBSA, Honorary Curator
- Charles Weston RBSA, Friends Coordinator
- Linda Nevill RBSA
RBSA Friends have been part of the Society since the 1900s and the RBSA was one of the first art societies to give subscribers their own exhibition. A Friends subscription is the first step towards RBSA Membership, and the Gallery will be hosting events throughout the exhibition to offer help and advice to those Friends who wish to apply to become an RBSA Associate.
An exhibition catalogue featuring all selected works will be available to purchase throughout the exhibition and will be added to the RBSA Archive ensuring that your inclusion is documented in our history.
This year’s exhibition is to be held across both Gallery 1 and Gallery 2.
Key Dates – RBSA Friends Exhibition 2027
- Entry deadline: Tuesday 10 November 4.00pm
- Selected artists announced by: Friday 4 December 5.00pm
- Display fee payment deadline (selected Friends only): Thursday 10 December 4.00pm
- Delivery of work:
- Tuesday 15 December 11.00am – 4.00pm
- Wednesday 16 December 11.00am – 4.00pm
- Thursday 17 December 11.00am – 4.00pm
- Friday 18 December 11.00am – 4.00pm
- Saturday 19 December 11.00am – 4.00pm
- Exhibition on display: Thursday 7 January – Saturday 6 February 2027
- Preview Evening: Thursday 7 January 6.00 – 8.00pm
- Collection of work: Sunday 7 February 12.00pm – 2.00pm
Image: JP Reilly, Flower Girl
How to Enter
Entry to the exhibition is via the online form listed above.
Before entering, please ensure that you have read and understood everything outlined in the exhibition pack, and that your work adheres to our terms and conditions.
Display Fees
Entry is FREE for all Friends of the RBSA with a current subscription. To subscribe please visit the Join RBSA Friends page.
2D entry display fees 3D entry display fees
£15 for entries under 60cm £8.00 for entries under 30cm
£23 for entries over 60cm £12.00 for entries over 30cm
Payments
- Links for display fees (payable by selected Friends only) will be added to the bottom of this page once artwork has been selected.
- Card payments can be taken at the Gallery or over the phone, the Gallery is open Tuesday – Saturday 10.30am – 5.00pm.
- Please phone the Gallery to pay over the phone if you are under 35 and eligible for the 50% discount.
- All display fees must be paid by Thursday 10 December 4.00pm otherwise work will not be included in the exhibition.
- Please note that all display fees are non-refundable.
International Artists
International artists please note, if your work is selected, we require proof of postage via email by Thursday 10 December. Please be aware that artists are responsible for all customs paperwork and paying all associated charges with delivering their work. We are not able to assist with this process so please ensure you understand prior to sending your work what is involved and the costs that may be incurred.
Images of artwork
When submitting artwork, please ensure that photographs of the work are at least 2000 pixels across the smallest dimension and 300dpi in resolution. Image files must be JPG.