Royal Society of Marine Artists | Annual Exhibition 2026
- - 10am to 5pm | North, West and East Galleries
Admission £7, Free for Friends of Mall Galleries and under 25s. Concessions available. No booking required.
The sea is part of who we are as a nation. It is this heritage and this environment that we aim to celebrate.
RSMA Annual Exhibition 2026
Experience the power and beauty of the sea at the Royal Society of Marine Artists Annual Exhibition 2026.
The RSMA Annual Exhibition features a vast range of work by various artists - members and non-members alike - all interested in celebrating the sea. The common theme is the sea and tidal waters although, within that remit, work is wide and varied.
Subjects range from deep water shipping to coastal scenes, competitive sailing to quiet harbours, marine wildlife to still life. The work is representational in the broadest sense and includes painting, sculpture, printmaking, drawing, textiles, and mixed media.
A long-standing source of inspiration, the sea is interpreted here in many different ways—making this the flagship survey of marine art today.
About the RSMA
The Royal Society of Marine Artists is the focal point for much of Britain's finest contemporary marine art, and many of the country's leading marine artists are elected members of the Society.
Founded in 1939 as the Society of Marine Artists, the Society was granted its royal status in 1966 by Queen Elizabeth II, becoming the Royal Society of Marine Artists (RSMA).
Call for Entries
Deadline: 24 July 2026
Artists are invited to submit work for exhibition alongside members of the Royal Society of Marine Artists at the RSMA Annual Exhibition 2026
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