Artists are invited to submit work for exhibition alongside members of the Royal Society of Marine Artists at the RSMA Annual Exhibition 2026. The Royal Society of Marine Artists seeks submissions of art inspired by the sea and marine environment, including harbours and shorelines, traditional craft and contemporary shipping, creeks, beaches, wildlife - in short anything that involves tidal water. The RSMA Annual Exhibition is widely recognised as a showcase for the best in contemporary marine art, with selected work from the open entry hung alongside the work of members. The exhibition offers several prizes and awards, worth over £5,000. This includes The Charles Pears Award for an outstanding work by a non-member, presented in memory of the Society’s founder and first President. Successful applicants can expect: • To have their selected work included in the RSMA Annual Exhibition at Mall Galleries, in the gallery, and online • Eligibility to win prizes and awards • An invitation to the Private View • The chance to sell their work • To be part of a network of exhibiting artists dating back to 1939 when the Society was founded. Submissions are ONLINE ONLY and open until Friday 24 July 2026.
