Who can apply to Summer Exhibition 2026?

Open to U.K. and International artists. Accepted mediums: Painting, drawing, original prints, etching, mixed media and sculpture. Photography and digital art are not included. All styles welcome, open internationally to emerging and established artists.

What does Summer Exhibition 2026 offer?

Over £10,000 total in prizes, including a main cash prize of £3,000, Michael Harding Best Young Artist Prize, Michael Harding Watercolour Prize, Cass Art Award, Daler-Rowney Prize, and The People’s Choice Award (Venice Prize worth £2,000, Tuscany Prize worth £2,250).

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Summer Exhibition 2026

Name: Summer Exhibition 2026
Start: 2026-04-27
End: 2026-05-05
Location: London, UK

Hampstead Art Society · London, UK

Deadline: May 5
Award: Over £10,000 total in prizes, including a main cash prize of £3,000, Michael Harding Best Young Artist Prize, Michael Harding Watercolour Prize, Cass Art Award, Daler-Rowney Prize, and The People’s Choice Award (Venice Prize worth £2,000, Tuscany Prize worth £2,250).
Entry fee: £14
Eligibility: Open to U.K. and International artists. Accepted mediums: Painting, drawing, original prints, etching, mixed media and sculpture. Photography and digital art are not included. All styles welcome, open internationally to emerging and established artists.
Location: London, UK

Discipline

DrawingPaintingPrintmakingSculpture

About

The Hampstead Art Society is hosting its Summer Exhibition 2026 in St. James’s, London, from July 5th to 12th at Gallery 8. This open call invites both UK and international artists to submit their work for an opportunity to exhibit in a prestigious area for art galleries and collectors. The exhibition offers over £10,000 in total prizes, including a £3,000 main cash prize and various sponsored awards. Accepted mediums include painting, drawing, original prints, etching, mixed media, and sculpture, but photography and digital art are excluded. The submission fee is £14 per artwork, with discounts for multiple entries. The deadline for submissions is May 5th, 2026. The society emphasizes being run by artists, for artists, aiming to curate a show that encourages both emerging and established artists to exhibit their work to an international audience.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply to Summer Exhibition 2026?: Open to U.K. and International artists. Accepted mediums: Painting, drawing, original prints, etching, mixed media and sculpture. Photography and digital art are not included. All styles welcome, open internationally to emerging and established artists.
What does Summer Exhibition 2026 offer?: Over £10,000 total in prizes, including a main cash prize of £3,000, Michael Harding Best Young Artist Prize, Michael Harding Watercolour Prize, Cass Art Award, Daler-Rowney Prize, and The People’s Choice Award (Venice Prize worth £2,000, Tuscany Prize worth £2,250).
When is the application deadline?: The deadline is 5 May 2026.
Is there an application fee?: Application fee: £14.

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