Short Description

Artists are invited to submit work for exhibition alongside members of the Royal Society of Marine Artists at the RSMA Annual Exhibition 2025

The Royal Society of Marine Artists seeks submissions of art inspired by the sea and marine environment, including harbours and shorelines, traditional craft and contemporary shipping, creeks, beaches, wildlife – in short anything that involves tidal water.

The RSMA Annual Exhibition is widely recognised as a showcase for the best in contemporary marine art, with selected work from the open entry hung alongside the work of members.

Eligibility

  • Any artist aged 18 or over may enter, from anywhere in the world. 
  • Artists may enter a maximum of six works each, from which up to four works per artist may be selected. 
  • Artists are strongly urged to submit new work not previously exhibited.
  • Works should be no larger than 2.4m along the longest dimension. 
  • All works must be an original creation by the artist.
  • Subject matter: Subject matter must be essentially marine in nature, relating in some way to tidal waters of the world; topographical, historical, still life, and figure painting are all welcomed. 
  • Works relating to non-tidal rivers, inland lakes and waterways etc. are not permissible. 
  • Acceptable media: Oil, acrylic, watercolour, original prints of any media (excluding photography), mixed media, textiles, drawings, pastels, or sculpture. 
  • Works may be from a limited edition not exceeding fifty. 

Submission Requirements

Artists are invited to submit work for exhibition alongside members of the Royal Society of Marine Artists at the RSMA Annual Exhibition 2025

The Royal Society of Marine Artists seeks submissions of art inspired by the sea and marine environment, including harbours and shorelines, traditional craft and contemporary shipping, creeks, beaches, wildlife – in short anything that involves tidal water.

The RSMA Annual Exhibition is widely recognised as a showcase for the best in contemporary marine art, with selected work from the open entry hung alongside the work of members.

How to Apply

Online Application

Program Benefits & Awards

The exhibition offers several prizes and awards, worth over £5,000. This includes The Charles Pears Award for an outstanding work by a non-member, presented in memory of the Society’s founder and first President.

Entry Fee

Standard Prices.

  • First or Single Entry Price: £20.00
  • Additional Entries: £20.00 per artwork up to 6 artworks.

Young Person under 36 years old.

  • First or Single Entry Price: £14.00
  • Additional Entries: £14.00 per artwork up to 6 artworks.

Location

London, United Kingdom

Timeline

  • Application Deadline: 25 July 2025

Website Link: https://www.mallgalleries.org.uk/open-calls/royal-society-marine-artists

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