Call For Artists

Submissions open


Summer Exhibition 2026

Submissions are open.

Exhibit in St. James’s, in the heart of London’s
most prestigious area for art galleries and collectors.

Win over £6,000 worth in prizes.

Open to U.K. and International artists.

Early bird entry (£9): Enter before February 2nd.

Full price entry (£14): Enter by May 12th.

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Early bird £9

Until February 2nd

Exhibition

This year’s exhibition will take place over two floors of beautiful gallery space in the heart of London’s most prestigious gallery district - St. James’s.

Exhibition dates: July 5th - 12th

Location: Gallery 8, 8 Duke Street St. James’s,
London, SW1Y 6BN

Learn more about Gallery 8

 

Important information

  • Accepted mediums: Painting, drawing, original prints, etching, mixed media and sculpture. (This does not include photography or digital art).

  • All styles welcome, open internationally to emerging and established artists.

  • Submission fee:

    Early bird entry until February 2nd - £9 per artwork.

    Standard entry after February 2nd - £14 per artwork.

  • Up to 6 works may be submitted. (£9 per entry)

  • Deadline for submissions: May 12th.

  • Notification dates:

    Longlist announcement: May 20th.

    Shortlist announcement: May 26th.

Prizes

  • Main cash prize - £3,000

  • Michael Harding Best Young Artist Prize

  • Michael Harding Watercolour Prize

  • Cass Art Prize

  • Rosemary & Co Brushes Prize

  • Caran d’ Ache Oil Pastel Prize, sponsored by Jakar International

  • The People’s Choice Award - sponsored by Storied Watches: all inclusive painting trip to Venice worth £1,500. Click here for more information.

‘We are run by artists, for artists. Our summer exhibition is curated with care, encouraging both emerging and established artists to exhibit work in the best possible location in London towards an international audience.‘

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