Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours: 215th Exhibition 2027
A London open exhibition for contemporary watercolour and other eligible water-based painting. Artists worldwide can submit for selection and competitive awards, while budgeting for entry fees and shipping if chosen.
London · United Kingdom
Before you apply
Check residence and nationality requirements separately, confirm what costs you would cover, and allow time to prepare every required document. This listing is a guide; the organiser makes the eligibility decision.
- Status
- Open
- Organizer
- Mall Galleries / Federation of British Artists
- Who can apply
- Ages 18+ worldwide. Original water-based paintings completed within three years; water-soluble oils excluded. Up to six submissions, with at most four selected.
- Funding & support
- Exhibition and sales opportunity; competitive awards totalling over £15,000, not guaranteed funding.
- Application fees
- Non-refundable: £22 per artwork; £14.50 if aged 35 or younger. Artists pay transport; sales commission is 45% plus VAT.
- Travel support
- Travel funding not stated; delivery and collection are at the artist’s expense.
- Accommodation
- Not stated.
- Disciplines
- Painting, Watercolour
- Deadline
- 22 January 2027, 14:00 London time (GMT).Organiser timezone: Europe/LondonAccra time: 22 Jan, 14:00 GMT
- Programme dates
- Exhibition: 24 March–10 April 2027; selected-work delivery 13 March.
- What to prepare
- JPEG/PNG images below 5MB; artwork title, medium, dimensions, completion year and price.
- How to apply
- Apply online via the official call. Selected works must be delivered to London. Non-UK residents should check the organiser’s UK VAT registration requirements.
- Selection process
- Selection by society members; submission does not guarantee exhibition or a prize.