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Open Call | 196th Annual Exhibition, 2026 from RHA (Submission Fee)

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RHA
Published 15/12/25 - 1 day ago
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Category
Opportunities - Ireland
Web Site
https://rhagallery.ie/rha-annual/
Deadline
2026-02-23 11:59:00
Link to further details
https://rhagallery.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/196th-RHA-Annual-TCs.pdf
Artist Payment
Unpaid - No Artist Fee
Submission fee to apply
Yes
Address
Royal Hibernian Academy of Arts, Gallagher Gallery, 15 Ely Place, Dublin 2, D02 A213
Description

Ireland’s largest open submission exhibition is now open for applications in painting, print, drawing, sculpture, photography and architecture.

Major awards include the Hennessy Craig Award of €20,000 and the Homan Potterton Award of €10,000, both awarded to a painter under the age of 35, exhibiting in the RHA Annual Exhibition, who has studied at a recognised art college in Ireland.

For more information and to apply click here.

Artist Payment Policy
Entry Pricing: Maximum Artwork Entries: 3 First or Single Entry Price: €20.00 Additional Entries: €20.00 per artwork up to 3 artworks.
 
 
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Open Call | 196th Annual Exhibition, 2026 from RHA (Submission Fee)