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

Prints: Only original prints (etching, lithography, woodcut, linocut, monotype, screen print etc.) are accepted.
We do not accept reproduction prints such as Giclée prints.

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

• Portal opens: 16 March 2026

• Portal closes: 8 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.

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.

Delivery

• Delivery dates: 10–12 July 2026

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

• 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.

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

• £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