RBSA Prize 2026 – Open Contemporary Exhibition

Location
Birmingham, United Kingdom

Open to
Emerging and established artists from local, national, and international backgrounds. All contemporary styles and media are eligible.

Application Fee

• 1 entry: £20

• 2 entries: £32

• 3 entries: £40

• 4 entries: £48

What's Provided

• Exhibition at the RBSA Gallery (1–31 October 2026)

• Inclusion in the exhibition catalogue (for selected works)

• Professional networking opportunities

• Prizes:

  • First Prize: £1,000

  • Second Prize: £500

  • Third Prize: £250

  • Up to six Highly Commended certificates

What the Artist/Applicant Must Cover
Application fee. Selected artists are responsible for delivering their artwork to the gallery according to the published delivery schedule.

Duration
Exhibition: 1–31 October 2026

Deadline
11 August 2026, 4:00 pm (entry deadline)

Additional Notes

• Artists may submit up to four artworks.

• Selection is based on digital images through an anonymous selection process.

• All submitted works must be original artworks.