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Mall GalleriesNot stated
Atmospheric artwork for Royal Institute of Oil Painters Annual Exhibition 2026
The short answer
A competition from Mall Galleries. Applications close 9 October 2026. Official terms last checked 24 August 2026.
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In the organiser's words
Quoted from mallgalleries.org.uk and checked on 24 August 2026. This is the organiser's description, reproduced as captured. It has not been through the evidence checks that produced the figures above.
Submissions are online only and open until Friday 9 October 2026, at a non-refundable GBP 22 per work or GBP 14.50 for artists aged 35 or under. Artists may submit up to six works, of which a maximum of three may be selected, and work must not have been previously exhibited at Mall Galleries. A minimum selling price of GBP 500 applies to all submitted work.
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Verified facts
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| Organizer | Mall Galleries |
|---|---|
| Type | Competition |
| Disciplines | painting |
| Location / online | Not stated |
| Eligibility | Any artist aged 18 or over from anywhere in the world, submitting original oil paintings completed in the last three years |
| Deadline | 9 October 2026 |
| Opens | Not stated |
| Award / support | Over GBP 10,000 in prizes, including the Roger Remington Award at GBP 4,000 |
| Entry fee | GBP 22 per work, or GBP 14.50 per work for artists aged 35 or under |
| Funding type | Fee-based |
| Verified | 24 August 2026 |
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