Artists are invited to submit work for exhibition alongside members of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters at the RP Annual Exhibition 2023.The Royal Society of Portrait Painters seeks submissions of new and traditional artistic models and perspectives in portraiture for its 132nd Annual Exhibition in May 2023.
The Society welcomes paintings, drawings and original prints - including digital/iPad prints - from artists aged 18 and over, from the UK and internationally.
The final exhibition is selected by leading portrait painters and being selected is a mark of distinction. Selected artists will have their work exhibited in a prestigious showcase at Mall Galleries in central London, at which a number of works will sell and a number of commissions will be placed. There is also the chance to win a number of prizes and awards totalling over £40,000.
How to apply - All work must be submitted online. Pre-selection from online entries will take place, after which pre-selected works should be delivered to Mall Galleries, London, for final selection
Submissions open: Monday 28 November 2022, 12 noon
Submissions close: Friday 27 January 2023, 12 noon
Notification of pre-selection: Friday 10 February, 12 noon
Receiving Day: Saturday 4 March, 10am to 5pm
Notification of selection: Tuesday 7 March, 12 noon
Collection of unaccepted work: Thursday 9 March, 10am to 5pm
Exhibition opens: Thursday 4 May, 10am to 5pm daily - ends Saturday 13 May, 5pm
Brief conditions of entry - Any artist over 18 may submit.
The Society welcomes paintings, drawings and original prints - including digital/iPad prints. Sculpture and photography are not admissible.
Work must have been completed in the last three years and not been exhibited in London previously.
A maximum of 4 works can be submitted for selection. A maximum of 3 works will be selected.
Works should not be larger than 2.4m along the longest dimension.
If your work is on the theme of 'Clothing', for The RP Award, please elaborate in the artwork description box when applying
Entry Fee - The submission fee is £20 per work for standard entries and £14 per work for artists aged 35 or under. This includes free admission to the exhibition (normally £5).
More information and entry - https://www.mallgalleries.org.uk/call-for-entries/open-calls/royal-society-portrait-painters-open-call