{"product_id":"173-annual-open-exhibition-artist-hand-in-days","title":"173 Annual Open Exhibition - Artist Hand in days","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant: This page is for exhibiting artists only.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW268340676 BCX8\"\u003eResults emails were sent to all artists on the \u003cstrong\u003e15th of July 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e.  Please ensure that you have checked your results prior to booking your hand in slot. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW268340676 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW268340676 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW268340676 BCX8\"\u003eAs a reminder, artists are required to bring their works to the RWA during the hand-in days between \u003cstrong\u003e15 - 17 August 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e. Artists must book a slot for drop off.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW145737043 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Steps:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Your Drop off Slot:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf your work is selected for the exhibition, you must book a drop off slot above. The dates for artist hand-ins are the \u003cstrong\u003e15th, 16th and 17th of August 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW145737043 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW145737043 BCX8\"\u003eThe RWA cannot accept works outside of this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW145737043 BCX8\"\u003etimeframe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW145737043 BCX8\"\u003e. If you will be unable to deliver on th\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW145737043 BCX8\"\u003ee above \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW145737043 BCX8\"\u003edates, please contact \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"Hyperlink SCXW145737043 BCX8\" href=\"mailto:exhibition@rwa.org.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW145737043 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"\u003eexhibition@rwa.org.uk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW145737043 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW145737043 BCX8\"\u003e. We will do all that we can to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW145737043 BCX8\"\u003efacilitate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW145737043 BCX8\"\u003e an alternative but if nothing can be reached, this may result in the work not being exhibited\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW145737043 BCX8\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW145737043 BCX8\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}'\u003eIf the piece is heavy, please bring another person to assist in the transport wherever possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW145737043 BCX8\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}'\u003eIf the work is being delivered by courier, please ensure that it arrives during the hand in period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW145737043 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW145737043 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW145737043 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW145737043 BCX8\"\u003eIMPORTANT: Works must \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW145737043 BCX8\"\u003ebe handed in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW145737043 BCX8\"\u003eunwrapped\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW145737043 BCX8\"\u003e, with any packaging being taken away by the artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery Address:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddress: RWA, Queens Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1PX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParking: Available on the forecourt during drop-off. There is limited space, so please move your vehicle promptly after picking up your work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe prepared for potential wait times during busy periods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArrive anytime within your hourly booked slot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRWA technicians can assist with large or heavy works. You may also bring your own help.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStick to your booked time slot as closely as possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor BSL interpreter or accessibility support, contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:exhibition@rwa.org.uk\"\u003eexhibition@rwa.org.uk\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Label and Deliver Your Work:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" type=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint off your QR code that was sent in your results email.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttach your labels:\n\u003cul type=\"circle\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse thin white card or paper for labels, attached with string and strong tape. The string should hang in front when mounted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabels should not be laminated or in plastic wallets. They are recycled after the show.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInclude your name and title of work on the back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClearly mark the top of the work with a 'this way up' indicator on the back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivering Your Work:\n\u003cul type=\"circle\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks should arrive unwrapped. Space will be available to unwrap on delivery. Please take packaging with you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragile works can remain wrapped if the image is visible during placement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you are arranging for a courier to deliver your work, artists must email \u003ca href=\"mailto:exhibition@rwa.org.uk\"\u003eexhibition@rwa.org.uk\u003c\/a\u003e with details of the delivery at least one week in advance. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed Help?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContact: \u003ca href=\"mailto:exhibition@rwa.org.uk\"\u003eexhibition@rwa.org.uk\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW268340676 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW268340676 BCX8\"\u003eCongratulations on being selected for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW268340676 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW268340676 BCX8\"\u003eour 173rd Annual Open Exhibition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW268340676 BCX8\"\u003eWe are excited to soon be exhibiting your work!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest wishes,\u003cbr\u003eThe Royal West of England Academy Team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eImage credit: 172nd Annual Open Exhibition, Installation view, 2025. 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