SUMMER EXHIBITION 2026

The Summer Exhibition 2026 is open to all artists aged 18+, from anywhere in the world. Artists may submit their own work or authorise a representative to submit on their behalf.

We welcome all media, including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, mixed media and original printmaking.

Works must:

• be created within the last 3 years

• be for sale

• be available until 1 October 2026

• not exceed 100 cm in any direction (including frame)

• not have been exhibited in a London gallery within the last 3 years

For guidance relating to prints, please see below.

For our Summer Exhibition, we accept original prints only.

For a more detailed guide, read Printmaking: A short guide for artists submitting to our Summer Exhibition

Accepted:
Works made using traditional printmaking processes, including but not limited to:

• Relief (e.g. linocut, woodcut)

• Intaglio (e.g. etching, engraving)

• Planographic (e.g. lithography, monotype)

• Stencil (e.g. screenprint, risograph)

These should be created from a hand-worked matrix (block, plate, stone, or screen).

Not accepted:

• Digital prints

• Giclée prints

• Reproductions of existing artworks

• Any work printed directly from a digital file

Simple rule:
If it’s handmade through a print process → ✅
If it’s digitally printed → ❌

We understand that some contemporary practices sit between categories. If you are unsure whether your work qualifies, please contact us with:

• A brief description of your process

• Images of the work

We are happy to advise prior to submission.

YES! We love going all out for our Summer Exhibition. Thank you to all our generous sponsors who help make these prizes possible for our artists. More prizes to be announced during and after the submission window is open!

If you would like to get involved and donate a prize, please do not hesitate to contact us :)

The Green & Stone Award (awarded by Green & Stone)
A fully funded solo show for the artist who exhibits a natural feeling for their medium and its aesthetic potential.

The De Laszlo Foundation Young Artist Award (awarded by Damon and Sandra de Laszlo)
A £3,000 cash award to a young artist aged 30 or under.

The De Laszlo Foundation Highly Commended Young Artist (awarded by Damon and Sandra de Laszlo)
A £500 cash award to a young artist aged 30 or under.

The De Laszlo Foundation Surrealist Award (awarded by Damon and Sandra de Laszlo)
A £3,000 cash prize awarded to the best surrealist-inspired artwork.

The De Laszlo Foundation Surrealist Highly Commended Award (awarded by Damon and Sandra de Laszlo)
A £500 cash prize awarded to a surrealist artwork with the most potential.

The People’s Choice Award (awarded by the Public)
A £500 Green & Stone voucher to the artist who shows the most potential.

The Damian Greenish Drawing Award (awarded by Damian Greenish)
A £500 cash prize for the strongest drawing.

The Michael Harding Oil Painting Award (awarded by the Judges)

The Schmincke Award for Watercolour (awarded by the Judges)

The Sennelier Award for Pastel (awarded by the Judges)

Works are selected by a guest panel that changes each year, ensuring the exhibition remains diverse and distinctive.

All works are selected ‘blind’, meaning the panel is unaware of the artist’s name or any personal information.

Our guest panel will be announced shortly via social media!

All entries must be submitted through the Summer Exhibition ArtOpps Portal.

• Portal opens: 25 March 2026

• Portal closes: 3 June 2026 (12 noon)

• No changes can be made after submission

• Selection announced: 15 June 2026 (via portal login)

Artists are responsible for checking their selection status. Entry fees are non-refundable.

• £20 per artwork

• Maximum of 3 artworks per artist

• Young Artists Discount: Artists aged 30 or under on the day of submission may submit at £15 per artwork

Please upload a JPEG under 5MB.

Images must:

• be photographed in natural light

• show all edges of the work

• use a clean, light background

• have the background removed where possible

• not be edited in a way that alters the artwork

Please ensure your hand is not in the photo.

Please ensure that nothing is in the background of the photo, unless it is a clean white background.

We recommend you photograph your work on a white wall, or on a white floor ensuring there is no shadow.

Low-quality or misleading images may result in disqualification.

• Frames must be simple: white, black, or light oak

• Mounts must be white or off-white.

• Coloured or black mounts will not be accepted.

• No clip frames, metal frames, or diffused/unsafe glass

• Works must arrive exhibition-ready with D-rings and wire (no mirror plates)

All exhibited works must be for sale.

Prices must include:

• the Gallery’s 35% commission

• any applicable VAT

• framing costs

Commission applies to all sales before, during, or as a direct result of the Exhibition.

Delivery

• Delivery dates: 10–12 July 2026

• Works must be delivered unwrapped with all forms and labels attached

Collection dates will be published on the Gallery’s website.

• These are the only available collection dates

• Uncollected works will be moved to external storage at the artist’s cost

• Works uncollected after 3 months may be disposed of

For helpful guides, visit our blog The Catalogue

Guides are released weekly

Published Guides include:

Printmaking: A short guide for artists submitting to our Summer Exhibition

Coming Soon:

Shoot Your Shot (Properly): How to Photograph Your Work

The Right Frame of Mind: How to Frame Your Work

What We Want to Know: Writing Your Artist Statement

From Acrylic to Zinc: An A–Z of Mediums