RBSA Drawing Prize Exhibition

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The RBSA Drawing Prize celebrates artists whose work is rooted in drawing, welcoming diverse styles and media, including digital and 3D works. This technique-focused competition is open to local, national, and international artists, both emerging and professional.

Information & Application Details:

  • Location: RBSA Gallery, Birmingham, UK

  • Key Dates:

    • Applications Open: 20 February 2025
    • Entry Deadline & Fee Payment: 15 April 2025, 4 pm
    • Selected Artists Announced: 2 May 2025, by 5 pm
    • Artwork Delivery: 20-24 May 2025, 11 am – 4 pm
    • Private View: 29 May 2025, 6-8 pm
    • Exhibition Closes: 28 June 2025
    • Artwork Collection: 29 June 2025, 12-2 pm

  • Entry Fees:

    • 1 entry: £19
    • 2 entries: £32
    • 3 entries: £40
    • 4 entries: £48
    • Discounts: Free for RBSA Graduate Artists, 50% off for artists under 35

 

Eligibility:

  • Artists aged 18 and over
  • Artwork must be primarily created through drawing (excluding painting, printmaking, or AI-generated images)
  • Works must be original, created within the last three years, and for sale during the exhibition
  • International submissions welcome

 

How to Apply:

  • Submit via the online entry form on the RBSA website
  • Pay entry fees online, by phone, or at the gallery

 

Submission Requirements:

  • Up to 4 artworks per artist
  • Image files in JPG format, at least 2000 pixels on the smallest side, 300 dpi
  • Naming convention: “Surname, First Name. Title of Work. Medium”

 

Selection Process:

Selection is based on digital images, assessed anonymously for quality and interest. The 2025 selection panel is yet to be confirmed.

 

Program Benefits & Prizes:

  • Opportunity to exhibit in a prominent UK gallery
  • Cash prizes and commendation certificates
  • Exposure to collectors and art enthusiasts
  • First Prize: £1,000
  • Second Prize: £500
  • Third Prize: £250
  • Up to six Highly Commended Certificates

 

Contact & Resources:

 

Website Link:

https://rbsa.org.uk/call-for-entries/drawing-prize-2025/

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