Important: This page is for exhibiting artists in the RWA Biennial Open 2025: Paper Works only.

If you are unsure whether you are an exhibiting artist, please check your results:

• Log into the OESS submission portal here
• Click 'What Next?' to view your results

Key Steps:

Book Your Hand-In Slot:

• If your work is selected, you must book a hand-in slot above.
• Drop your work off on one of the specified days only. We cannot accept work on other days.

Hand-In 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 delivering your work. If you are able to safely and easily carry your works, please consider parking nearby instead.

Key Information:

• Be prepared for potential wait times during busy periods.
• Arrive anytime within your booked hour slot (e.g., for a 1pm slot, arrive between 1:00pm and 1:59pm).
• RWA technicians can assist with large or heavy works, and can give you access to the lift from the outside of the building. You may also bring your own help if preferred.
• 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 labels:
   • Log into your OESS account here.
   • Click 'What Next?'
   • Click 'Print Selection Form/Labels.'
   • If you can't print, copy the information by hand clearly.
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. Take packaging with you.
   • Fragile works can remain wrapped if the image is visible during placement.

Need Help?

• Contact: exhibition@rwa.org.uk

We look forward to receiving your work!

Best wishes,
The Royal West of England Academy Team

Examples of correctly attached labels: 

Label placement images: 168 Annual Open Exhibition, Install shots, photos Alice Hendy

Main image: 170 Annual Open Exhibition, Install shots, photos Alice Hendy