2019 Timeline

The results of the first round of judging have now been sent out.

If you have not yet received yours, you can check the status of your submission by logging into your artist account.

If your work has been shortlisted, please deliver it to the Academy for the final round of judging.

Results

14 March – first round (digital images)

20 May – final round (shortlisted works)

Delivery of shortlisted works

Architecture
30 April   8am-5pm

Sculpture
2 May   8am-5pm

All other categories
1 May   8am-7pm

Summer Exhibition 2019 Coordinator

Jock McFadyen

"The focus this year will be on artwork in all media which responds to the contemporary world. I hope to welcome back many of the artists who have been exhibiting at the Royal Academy over the last few years and look forward to presenting new artists in the exhibition."

Selection and Hanging Committee 2019

Stephen Chambers, Spencer de Grey, Anne Desmet, Timothy Hyman, Hughie O’Donoghue, Barbara Rae, Bob & Roberta Smith, Jane & Louise Wilson, Richard Wilson

Information for Architects

Summer Exhibition Architecture Gallery

Please follow the above link and refer to our FAQ

Office Hours

The Summer Exhibition Office is open Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm. If you have a query regarding the submission process please see our FAQ above, or  Contact Us and we will respond within three working days. 

Helpful Links

Terms and Conditions

Instructions for Entering Work

Video Tutorial: How To Photograph Your Work

How to Photograph Your Work

VAT Information - International Artists

Suggested Transport Agents

Guide to Selling

Awards and Prizes Include

The Royal Academy of Arts Charles Wollaston Award
£25,000 awarded by a panel of judges appointed by the President and Council for the most distinguished work in the exhibition

The Jack Goldhill Award for Sculpture 
£10,000 for a sculpture

The Jerwood London Original Print Fair Prize
£10,000 for a print in any medium

The British Institution Awards for Students 
Two prizes of £5,000 and £3,000 for work across a comprehensive range of creative disciplines from painting to architecture

The Hugh Casson Drawing Prize 
£5,000 for an original work on paper in any medium, where the emphasis is clearly on drawing. 

The Arts Club Award 
£2,500 awarded to an artist aged 35 or under for a work in any medium except architecture

The Sunny Dupree Family Award for a Woman Artist 
£4,000 for a painting or sculpture