Eligibility

• Any artist over 18 may submit.
• Subject matter must be essentially marine in nature, relating in some way to tidal waters of the world; topographical, historical, still life, and figure painting are all welcomed. Works relating to non-tidal rivers, inland lakes and waterways etc are not permissible.
• Acceptable media: Oil, acrylic, watercolour, original prints of any media, mixed media, drawings, pastels, or sculpture.
• Maximum of six works submitted, maximum of four works selected.
• Works should be no larger than 2.4m along the longest dimension.
• All work must be for sale. The price of works must include commission of 45%+VAT (please note that where foundry fees apply, foundry costs will be deducted before commission is calculated).
• Minimum price: £600, except for prints - framed £325, unframed £200 (buyers will not be charged for postage and packaging of unframed prints, so please ensure the price of unframed prints allows for this).
• Works may be from a limited edition not exceeding fifty.
• Artists are strongly urged to submit new work not previously exhibited.
• The Society advises the use of plain, simple framing in a light or medium colour. Frames and mounts of an unusual colour, size or design may prejudice the chance of acceptance. The following are inadmissible: metal frames, unprotected glass edges and clip frames.
• Frames or stretchers should be sufficiently substantial to withstand mirror plating with 12mm size 6 screws.
• Works that are poorly presented or differ significantly from the photograph entered will not be exhibited.

Entry Fee

• The submission fee is £20 per work for standard entries and £14 per work for artists aged 35 or under.

Delivery & Collection

• Packaging from delivered works cannot be retained and must be taken away at the point of delivery.
• Works should be delivered without hanging fittings.
• We are unable to wrap works or provide wrapping materials for any works being returned.
• Any work uncollected on the specified collection date/s will be stored at a separate location and the artist will be charged a storage fee.
• Paintings should be completely dry at the time of delivery.

Selection

• The Selection Committee is formed of artist members of the Society and is rotated annually.
• Please note that selectors' decisions are final and we are unable to offer feedback.

International Entrants

• If you are not a UK resident and your work is sold at the exhibition you have a responsibility to register and account for UK VAT with H.M. Revenue & Customs at www.hmrc.gov.uk (HM Revenue & Customs Reference: Notice 700/1).
• Artists sending work from abroad should use a picture carrier. Many artists use Picture Post Art as they offer a packing and delivery service for our exhibitions (we do not accept any liability for their services). Picture Post Art - Tel: 07833 450788 / Email: info@picturepostcompany.co.uk

Terms & Conditions

• For full terms and conditions, click here.

Please Note: The above terms and conditions are provided by the exhibition organisers.

For terms and conditions which apply to the use of the OESS entry system please view below:
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Before applying, please read the full terms and conditions of the award HERE.  

Please Note: The above terms and conditions are provided by the exhibition organisers.

For terms and conditions which apply to the use of the OESS entry system please view below:
OESS Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy

Eligibility

• Any artist over 18 may submit.
• Acceptable media: Paintings, drawings, pastels, original framed prints (excluding photography). Note that sculpture is not admissible.
• Work must have been completed in the last two years and must not have been previously exhibited in London.
• Maximum of six works submitted. Maximum of three works selected.
• Works should not be larger than 2.4m along the longest dimension.
• All work must be for sale.
• Minimum price: £300 (£180 for framed prints, £120 for unframed prints - buyers will not be charged for postage and packaging of unframed prints, so please ensure the price of unframed prints allows for this).
• The price of works must include 45%+VAT commission.

Entry Fee

• The submission fee is £20 per work for standard entries and £14 per work for artists aged 35 or under. This includes free admission to the exhibition (normally £5).

Delivery & Collection

• Packaging from delivered works cannot be retained and must be taken away at the point of delivery.
• Paintings should be completely dry at the time of delivery.
• We are unable to wrap works or provide wrapping materials for any works being returned.
• Any work uncollected on the specified collection date/s will be stored at a separate location and the artist will be charged a storage fee.

Selection

• The Selection Committee is formed of artist members of the New English Art Club.
• Selectors' decisions are final and we are unable to offer feedback.

International Entrants

• All international submissions will be online only; artists will need to ship their work if selected for the exhibition only.
• If you are not a UK resident and your work is sold at the exhibition you have a responsibility to register and account for UK VAT with H.M. Revenue & Customs at www.hmrc.gov.uk (HM Revenue & Customs Reference: Notice 700/1).
• Artists sending work from abroad should use a picture carrier. Many artists use Picture Post Art as they offer a packing and delivery service for our exhibitions (we do not accept any liability for their services). Picture Post Art - Tel: 07833 450788 / Email: info@picturepostcompany.co.uk

Terms & Conditions

• For full terms and conditions, click here.

Please Note: The above terms and conditions are provided by the exhibition organisers.

For terms and conditions which apply to the use of the OESS entry system please view below:
OESS Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy