royal society of marine artists open call
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.