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Entry Forms for the Summer Exhibition 2025 have sold out 

This year, entries were capped at 18,000. 

If you have already purchased an artwork form, make sure that you submit it by 23:59 (GMT) on Tuesday 11 February.

Entry Process

If you would like a chance to see your work displayed in the world’s largest open-submission exhibition, this is the place to get started. Just follow our three simple steps:

1.  Create your account

Submitted before? You should already have a Summer Exhibition account. Login to your account, or request a new password if you’ve forgotten.

First time entrant? Register now and we’ll send you a link to your new account.

2.  Pay your entry fee 

You can enter one or two works, for a fee of £40 per work, which covers our administration costs. You can pay online by credit or debit card. 

The number of entries is capped at 18,000, so be sure to purchase early in order to avoid disappointment.

3.  Enter the details and upload images of your artwork

 

Cost and deadlines

The entry fee is non-refundable. If you choose to enter only one work, it won't be possible to add a second work at a later date.

Once you have purchased entry, you must submit your digital artwork by the deadline. We can not accept any late submissions.

The RA's commission on artwork sales has been increased to 35% of the net price plus VAT. For further information, please see the Commission on Artwork Sales section of our FAQ

 

What happens next?

The first round of selection is made from digital images of artworks, from which the judges will shortlist up to 4,000 entries to be delivered to the Academy for the final round.

If you are successful in the first, digital round, we will notify you by email and ask you to deliver your artwork to the Royal Academy for the next round of selection.

You can also check the progress of your submission using your Summer Exhibition account whenever you like.

 

Any questions?

If you have a question, first take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions. If you can't find the answer to your question, get in touch

 

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2025 Timeline

Sold Out

Entries were capped at 18,000 and we have now sold out.

If you have already purchased your artwork form, please submit it by 23:59 (GMT) on Tuesday 11 February.

We regret that submissions cannot be accepted after the deadline.

Theme: Dialogues

Farshid Moussavi OBE RA is the exhibition co-ordinator and she has chosen Dialogues as her theme –  click here to see her full statement.

 

Summer Exhibition Committee 2025

Royal Academicians Tom Emerson and Stephanie Macdonald, Vanessa Jackson, Christopher Le Brun, Sikelela Owen, Helen Sear, Caragh Thuring and Richard Wilson.

 

Helpful Links

Terms and Conditions of Entry

Instructions for Entering Work

Exhibition Schedule

Video Tutorial: How To Photograph Your Work

How to Photograph Your Work

VAT Information - International Artists

Guide to Selling

Suggested Transport Agents