PLEASE NOTE
These listings are in chronological order according to the month in which the event will run. Submissions and handing-in dates are highlighted in red
JANUARY
The Book Illustration Competition 2020
Details: Organised by The Folio Society and the House of Illustration, entrants are invited to illustrate three poems for inclusion in a new anthology. Open to any illustrators over the age of 18. The winner will receive a commission from The Folio Society worth £5,000.
Submissions deadline: January 17
Contact:
www.houseofillustration.org.uk
National Galleries of Scotland Art Competition for Schools 2020
Details: Run by the National Galleries of Scotland, the competition aims to encourage nursery and school children to interact with, and be inspired by, artwork in the national art collection.
Submissions deadline: April 24
Contact:
www.nationalgalleries.org
☎ 0131 624 6200
Natural World Art Society Exhibitions of Wildlife and Animal Art
Venue: Natural World Gallery, Banham Zoo, Norfolk NR16 2HE
☎ 07999 785155
Details: The NWAS will be holding a series of exhibitions of wildlife and animal art at the Natural World Gallery and other venues in East Anglia.
Exhibition dates: tbc.
Submissions deadline: tbc.
Contact:
secretary.nwas@gmail.com
☎ 07999 785155
FEBRUARY
Royal Society of British Artists (RBA)
Venue: Mall Galleries, The Mall, London SW1
☎ 020 7930 6844
Details: The Royal Society of British Artists invites entries displaying the highest standards of skill, expression and concept of draughtsmanship for its annual open exhibition. Artists over the age of 18 may enter up to six works in any medium. Online submission for pre-selection at https://mallgalleries.oess1.uk Prizes include The de Laszlo Foundation Prize of £1,500 for an artist aged 35 or under. Dates, terms and conditions at www.mallgalleries.org.uk
Exhibition dates: February 20 to 29
Submissions deadline: November 29
Handing-in day: January 11
Contact: Mall Galleries, as above.
MARCH
RBSA Open
Venue: RBSA Gallery, 4 Brook Street, St Paul’s, Birmingham B3 1SA
☎ 0121 236 4353
Details: UK artists working in all media, except photography, may enter. See application pack for full terms and conditions.
Exhibition dates: March 5 to April 4
Submissions deadline: January 29
Handing-in day: March 1
Contact: Email: rbsagallery@rbsa.org.uk; www.rbsa.org
Royal Scottish Academy Open Exhibition (RSA)
Venue: The Lower Galleries, The Royal Scottish Academy Building, The Mound, Edinburgh EH2 2EL
☎ 0131 225 6671
Details: A selected exhibition of small works from artists across Scotland and further afield. Check for updates: www.royalscottishacademy.org
Exhibition dates: March 28 to May 3
Submissions deadline: tbc.
Contact: Email: info@royalscottishacademy.org
Royal Watercolour Society Contemporary Watercolour Competition 2020
Venue: Bankside Gallery, Thames Riverside, 48 Hopton Street, London SE1 9JH ☎ 020 7928 7521
Details: This annual competition aims to encourage innovation and experimentation in all water-based media and provides a prestigious platform for both established and emerging artists. Prizes include artists’ materials, cash, exhibiting awards and much more. Submit your entry at www.royalwatercoloursociety.co.uk/competition
Exhibition dates: March 6 to 18
Submissions deadline: January 14
Contact:
www.royalwatercoloursociety.co.uk or email info@royalwatercoloursociety.com
APRIL
Derwent Art Prize
Venue: gallery@oxo, Oxo Tower Wharf, Bargehouse Street, South Bank, London SE1 9PH Also: 20 Rue Saint Claude, 75003 Paris
Details: The Derwent Art Prize aims to reward excellence by showcasing the very best 2D and 3D artworks created in pencil or coloured pencil as well as water-soluble, pastel, graphite and charcoal by British and International artists. Apply online at www.derwentartprize.com
Exhibition dates: London: April 22 to May 4; Paris: May 12 to 17
Submissions deadline: February 17
Contact:
derwent@parkerharris.co.uk.
☎ 0203 653 0896
Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours (RI)
Venue: Mall Galleries, The Mall, London SW1
☎ 020 7930 6844
Details: Annual open exhibition featuring the best in modern and traditional contemporary watercolour painting.