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Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2026
EXHIBITION

Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2026

Royal Academy of Arts

February 11, 2026London, UK (Royal Academy of Arts)

The world's largest open-submission contemporary art show, held annually since 1769, offering a major platform for installation, sculpture, and mixed media, with significant prizes and sales opportunities.

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Exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts, numerous awards including the £25,000 Charles Wollaston Award, major selling exhibition with high collector attendance.

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Open to all artists worldwide. Works must have been completed in the last 8 years and not previously exhibited in the RSA building. The 2026 theme is 'Interconnectedness.'

Dates & details

Programme dates
June 16 – August 23, 2026
Duration
Approx. 2 months
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Various (Total prize fund £70,000+, including £25,000 Charles Wollaston Award)
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£40 per artwork

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Royal Academy Schools — Three-Year Postgraduate Programme, October 2027 EntryRoyal Academy of Arts · London, United Kingdom · Deadline: Dec 14, 2026

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