Society of Wildlife Artists | The Natural Eye 2026
- - 10am to 5pm | North, East & West Galleries
Admission £7. Free for Friends of Mall Galleries and under 25s. Concessions available. No booking required.
The Natural Eye is considered the foremost event in the British wildlife art calendar
The Natural Eye 2026
The Society of Wildlife Artists presents The Natural Eye: an annual exhibition of fine art inspired by the natural world.
Showing work by Society members alongside artists selected from an open call, this exhibition presents a wide-ranging collection of work including sculpture, printmaking, painting and drawing, that celebrates the continued inspiration of the natural world for contemporary artists. With a global outlook, The Natural Eye provides an opportunity to reflect on the world's wildlife, as well as the importance of its conservation.
Out of the Frame
The Out of the Frame room celebrates the tradition of working from life and will show a selection of field sketches and project work from member artists.
Special Events
Alongside the exhibition, a series of special events will include artist demonstrations, talks, and a portfolio day.
About the SWLA
The Society of Wildlife Artists is a registered charity that aims to generate an appreciation of and delight in the natural world through all forms of fine art based on the world’s wildlife.
Through exhibitions and publications, the Society aims to further an awareness of the importance of conservation in order to maintain the variety of the world’s ecosystems and its wildlife.
The focus of the Society’s year is the annual exhibition, The Natural Eye.
Call for Entries
Deadline: 7 August 2026
Artists are invited to submit work for exhibition alongside members of the Society of Wildlife Artists at The Natural Eye 2026.
Submissions open Friday 1 May
Become a Friend
To receive free admission to the exhibition for you and a guest, an invitation to the Private View, plus other benefits, join as a Friend of Mall Galleries.