RBSA Candidates Exhibition 2025
April 10 - April 26
Every spring, the Gallery hosts the RBSA Candidates Exhibition, a show of work by artists hoping to be elected onto the first step of their journey on the Society Membership ladder.
Artists wishing to be elected as RBSA Associates have two options; being nominated by two full RBSA Members, or self-nomination. In both instances, artists must demonstrate an existing connection with the Gallery, indicating which RBSA exhibitions they have previously been selected for. To become a full Member, artists must have been an RBSA Associate for a minimum of three years before they can put themselves forward.
All candidates are required to submit six pieces of work, all of which must be representative of their current artistic practice, alongside an artists statement about their work.
As well as being open to the public, the RBSA Candidates Exhibition will also be viewed by visiting Members and Associates who will attend to take part in the ballot. To be successfully elected, all candidates must receive 50% +1 of the votes cast.
Existing Society Members are always on the look out for new talent to help in diversifying the Membership. Artists who are interested in joining the RBSA are encouraged to consider purchasing an RBSA Friends subscription.
Applications for the Candidates Exhibition 2026 will be open at the end of the year.
Exhibition ends: Saturday 26 April 5.00pm
Featured image: Guy Chapman ARBSA, The Hideaway Tree