The Natural Eye 2025 – Society of Wildlife Artists Annual Exhibition

Location
Mall Galleries, London

Open to
Artists aged 18 or over, from anywhere in the world. Up to six original works may be submitted. All works must depict wildlife subjects—non-domestic animals only—and reflect a personal understanding or experience of nature. Photography and decorative arts are not accepted.

Application Fee
£20 per work submitted
£14 per work submitted for artists aged 35 or under
(Fees are non-refundable and include free admission to the exhibition)

What’s Provided

  • Exhibition opportunity at Mall Galleries, London

  • Over £5,000 in prizes including:

    • British Trust for Ornithology Award (£500)

    • Swarovski Optik spotting scope (value £2,430)

    • BIRDscapes Gallery Award (£1,000 shared with conservation project)

    • RSPB Award (£500)

    • Michael Harding Prizes (art materials)

    • Solo exhibition at Trymwood Studios, Bristol

    • Additional publication and exposure awards

What the artist/applicant must cover

  • Submission fee

  • Costs of delivering and collecting work

  • Framing and preparation per guidelines

  • Any applicable VAT (especially for international artists)

  • Insurance for artworks (optional but recommended)

Duration
Exhibition runs 16–25 October 2025
(Private view: 15 October 2025)

Deadline
Friday 22 August 2025, 12 noon (UK time)

Additional Notes

  • Submissions are online only via the OESS platform

  • Notification of selection: 5 September 2025

  • Delivery of selected works: 4 October 2025

  • All work must be for sale and priced to include 45% + VAT commission

  • Accepted media include drawing, painting, sculpture, and original prints (excluding reproductions and photography)

  • Digital works must be original prints intended for printmaking