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Society of Women Artists 166th Annual Open Exhibition 2027

Society of Women Artists · London, United Kingdom

Annual open exhibition for women artists at Mall Galleries, London, 22-26 June 2027. Submissions open December 2026 to March 2027; up to six works in painting, sculpture and other fine art media; UK and international entrants.

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Who can enter

Location
Open worldwide
Age
No age limit
Career stage
Any
Mediums
Any medium
For
Women artists
Entries
Up to 6 works per artist
Size limits
Approximately 200cm maximum for paintings and sculpture
Submission
Online, then physical if shortlisted
Also
Women artists; open to UK, EU and international entrants (non-UK residents must register for UK VAT); up to six works submitted, maximum four displayed. Young artist rate applies to ages 18-35.

About

The Society of Women Artists has held an annual open exhibition since 1857. Non-member women artists may submit work online for selection to hang alongside members' work at Mall Galleries, London.

For the 166th exhibition in 2027, submissions open in December 2026 and close in March 2027. Up to six works may be submitted and a maximum of four displayed; paintings and sculpture should be no more than about 200cm. The call is open to artists in the UK, EU and internationally (non-UK residents must register for UK VAT).

Selected works are exhibited and offered for sale at Mall Galleries from 22 to 26 June 2027, with a private view on 23 June. Awards for 2027 are to be announced.

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