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RSA Annual Exhibition 2026. Photo Julie Howden.
About
The 201st RSA Annual Exhibition Open Call launches Mid-November 2026
The RSA Annual Exhibition is the largest and longest-running annual exhibition of contemporary art and architecture in Scotland. For two centuries it has captured art and architecture at a moment in time, reflecting the world as it has changed with the Industrial Revolution, two world wars, the invention of the telephone and the birth of the internet. It continues to provide a platform for contemporary painting, sculpture, film, printmaking, photography and installation, alongside work by some of the country’s leading architects.
On view from Saturday 15 May - Sunday 27 June 2027, the exhibition will showcase a diverse range of contemporary art and architecture from our Royal Scottish Academicians, invited exhibitors, plus artists and architects carefully selected from online open submissions.
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RSA Annual Exhibition 2026. Photo Julie Howden.
2027 Key Dates
Open for applications Thurs 12 November 2026 from midday Online application deadline Fri 19 February 2027 at 5pm Pre-selection announced Fri 19 March 2027 from midday Hand-in of works Fri 30 April – Sat 1 May 2027, 10am-4.30pm * Final selection announced Wed 5 May 2027 from midday Exhibition open to public Sat 15 May - Sun 27 June 2027 Collection of works Wed 30 June - Sat 3 July 2027, 10am – 4.30pm * * Due to limited vehicle access, all delivery/collection from the RSA building will be at pre-arranged times only. Time-slots options will be sent to artists on notification of pre-selection.
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RSA Annual Exhibition 2026. Photo Julie Howden.
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RSA Annual Exhibition 2026. Photo Julie Howden.
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