Important: This page is for exhibiting artists only. 

Key Steps:

Book Your Drop off Slot:

• If your work is selected for the exhibition, you must book a drop off slot above. The dates for artist hand-ins are the 15th, 16th and 17th of August 2026.
• The RWA cannot accept works outside of this timeframe. If you will be unable to deliver on the above dates, please contact exhibition@rwa.org.uk. We will do all that we can to facilitate an alternative but if nothing can be reached, this may result in the work not being exhibited 
• If the piece is heavy, please bring another person to assist in the transport wherever possible.
• If the work is being delivered by courier, please ensure that it arrives during the hand in period.

• IMPORTANT: Works must be handed in unwrapped, with any packaging being taken away by the artist.

Delivery Address:

• Address: RWA, Queens Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1PX
• Parking: Available on the forecourt during drop-off. There is limited space, so please move your vehicle promptly after picking up your work.

Key Information:

• Be prepared for potential wait times during busy periods.
• Arrive anytime within your hourly booked slot.
• RWA technicians can assist with large or heavy works. You may also bring your own help.
• Stick to your booked time slot as closely as possible.
• For BSL interpreter or accessibility support, contact exhibition@rwa.org.uk.

How to Label and Deliver Your Work:

1. Print off your QR code that was sent in your results email.
2. Attach your labels:
   • Use thin white card or paper for labels, attached with string and strong tape. The string should hang in front when mounted.
   • Labels should not be laminated or in plastic wallets. They are recycled after the show.
   • Include your name and title of work on the back.
   • Clearly mark the top of the work with a 'this way up' indicator on the back.
3. Delivering Your Work:
   • Works should arrive unwrapped. Space will be available to unwrap on delivery. Please take packaging with you.
   • Fragile works can remain wrapped if the image is visible during placement.
   • If you are arranging for a courier to deliver your work, artists must email exhibition@rwa.org.uk with details of the delivery at least one week in advance. 

Need Help?

• Contact: exhibition@rwa.org.uk

Congratulations on being selected for our 173rd Annual Open Exhibition. We are excited to soon be exhibiting your work!

Best wishes,
The Royal West of England Academy Team

Image credit: 172nd Annual Open Exhibition, Installation view, 2025. Photo, Khali Ackford