Visual Arts Scotland Annual Exhibition 2027

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Location
Royal Scottish Academy Building, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Open to
VAS members and non-members from across the globe. Applications are accepted across a wide range of visual arts and contemporary craft disciplines, including painting, printmaking, photography, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, film and audio, textiles, installation, jewellery, furniture, glass, woodwork, metalwork, book arts, performance, and more. Applicants may submit up to five works for consideration.

Application Fee
Entry fee required. Fees vary depending on membership status and the number of works submitted. Please refer to the official application page for the current fee schedule.

What’s Provided

• Opportunity to exhibit in the Visual Arts Scotland Annual Exhibition.

• Exhibition held in the Upper Galleries of the Royal Scottish Academy Building in Edinburgh.

• Exhibition presented in partnership with the Exhibiting Societies of Scottish Artists (ESSA).

What the Artist Must Cover
Not explicitly stated in the opportunity overview. International (outside the UK) selected artworks will be required to be delivered in advance of Christmas 2026. Further artwork delivery arrangements will be provided after selection.

Duration
Exhibition takes place in January 2027.

Deadline
28 August 2026, 5:00 PM.

Other Essential Notes

• Selection results will be available through applicants' OESS accounts after the selection process.

• Postal, in-person, courier, and international delivery arrangements will be communicated after selection.