RBSA Candidates Exhibition 2026

The RBSA Candidates Exhibition features the work of artists wishing to be elected to the Society, either as Associates or, for existing Associates, full Members. The current Membership is able to view the exhibition and vote for the artists they would like to see successfully elected. The exhibition is also open to the public, which provides an exciting opportunity for visitors to see the high standard of work by prospective RBSA Members and Associates.

All candidates are asked to submit six works as part of their application. Existing Members and Associates who visit the exhibition are able to vote for their choices in a secret ballot. To be successfully elected, each candidate must receive 50% +1 of the total votes cast in favour of their candidature.

Last year, the Society welcomed 16 new Associates, and four Associates progressed to become full Members. All new additions to the Membership help strengthen the Society and ensure that it is able to continue supporting artists and promoting the visual arts. Those artists elected as full Member also donate a diploma piece from their exhibited works to the RBSA Permanent Collection, cementing their part in the Society’s long history.

Exhibition closes: Saturday 2 May 5.00pm

Featured image: Laura Adkins ARBSA, Industrial Dragon

Opening Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10.30am – 5.00pm