Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours 215th Exhibition 2027 — Open Call at Mall Galleries, London, Over £15,000 in Prizes
Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours
London, United KingdomFree: the link to apply at the organiser and a reminder before the deadline.
The annual open exhibition of a society founded in 1831 for contemporary watercolour and water-based media painting, at Mall Galleries in London.
Benefits
Selected work is shown in the RI 215th Exhibition at Mall Galleries, London (24 March–10 April 2027), in the gallery and online, with an invitation to the private view and the chance to sell. Eligible for prizes and awards worth over £15,000, including the Winsor & Newton Award (£3,000 cash, £1,500… Read more
Eligibility
Artists aged 18 or over from anywhere in the world. Work in watercolour or water-soluble media, including watercolour pencil, acrylic, ink and gouache, on any suitable support; water-soluble oils are excluded. Works completed within the last three years, original, no larger than 240 cm by 150 cm… Read more
Dates & details
- Deadline
- 2pm (submissions open 12 October 2026); selection visible from 5 February 2027
- Programme dates
- Exhibition 24 March–10 April 2027
- Results
- 2027-02-05
- Costs to the artist
- Entry £22 per work, non-refundable; 45% + VAT commission on sales; own delivery and collection
Free: the link to apply at the organiser and a reminder before the deadline.