**Royal Ulster Academy of Arts**   
43rd RUA Annual Exhibition - Call for Entries 2024** 

### Overview 
Founded in 1879, the Royal Ulster Academy of Arts (RUA) is Northern Ireland's largest and longest-established body of practicing visual artists. One of its founding principles was to hold an annual exhibition featuring works from both members and non-members of merit. Now in its 143rd year, this event remains a highlight of the Northern Irish arts calendar. The 143rd Annual Exhibition will be held at the Ulster Museum, Belfast, from 18th October 2024 to 6th January 2025. 

### Eligibility 
- Open to visual artists working in all mediums: painting, drawing, original prints, photography, video, textiles, ceramics, sculpture. 
- Artists must be over 18 years old. 
- Work must have been created between 2022 and 2024. 
- Work previously exhibited in Northern Ireland will not be accepted. 
- The RUA reserves the right to reject work believed to be in breach of copyright. 

### Submissions 
- **Entry Deadline:** 19th July 2024, 2 PM 
- **Pre-Selection Notification:** 22nd July 2024 
- **Final Selection Notification:** 12th August 2024 
- Submissions should be made online. All entries must be less than 2 meters in any direction, including the frame. There is no minimum size limit. 
- Sculptures outside these dimensions may be considered but could be restricted due to weight. 

### Important Dates 
- **Open for Entry:** 1st March 2024 
- **Delivery of Artwork:** 4th August 2024 (courier delivery on 5th and 6th August 2024) 
- **Handback Day:** 1st September 2024, 10 AM - 4 PM 
- **Exhibition Open to the Public:** 18th October 2024 - 6th January 2025 
- **Collection of Unsold Work:** 7th and 8th January 2025 

### Prizes and Awards 
- **£1,000** - Best in Show (Open Submission) 
- **£500** - Landscape Award (Gormleys Fine Art) 
- **£500** - Drawing Prize (BradburyArt) 
- **£500** - Textile Prize (ArtTalks: ArtWalks) 
- **£500** - Photography Prize (Errigle Inns) 
- **£500** - Watercolour Prize (Ulster Watercolour Society) 
- **£500** - Portrait Award (Ross's Auctions) 
- **£500** - Sculpture Prize (Hamilton Architects) 
- **£500** - Video Art Prize (WEX Photo/Video) 
- **Residency in France** (Hambly and Hambly) 

### Entry Pricing 
- **First or Single Entry:** £20.00 
- **Up to 2 artworks:** £35.00 
- **Up to 3 artworks:** £50.00 

### Image and Video Submissions 
- **Images:** JPG or PNG, max 5MB. 
- **Video:** Single-channel, max 20 minutes, provide a URL (e.g., Vimeo or YouTube). Password-protected submissions must include the password. It is the artist's responsibility to ensure that all video works entered have the appropriate copyright clearances for both music and visuals, permitting their display in a public space

### Pricing and Sales 
- Selected work must be for sale. A 30% commission will be charged by the RUA, and VAT must be included if applicable. The minimum price of artwork is £200. 

### Delivery and Collection 
- Artists are responsible for the delivery and collection of their work. All packaging materials must be removed after delivery and brought back at collection. 
- Work not collected on designated days will be subject to a storage charge. 
- **The RUA strongly advises against postal submissions and does not accept liability for damages to works during transit or while on the premises.** 
- **The RUA will not pack and label work for collection by couriers at the end of the exhibition.** 

### Agreement 
By submitting work, artists agree to the following: 
- The decision of the Selectors is final. 
- The RUA reserves the right to amend exhibition arrangements and terms as necessary. 
- Artists authorize the use of their images for promotional purposes. 
- All information provided is true, and the work is the artist's original creation. 
- No refund of entry payments is possible. 

### Contact Information 
- **Exhibition Contact:** info@royalulsteracademy.org 
- **Location:** Ulster Museum, Botanic Gardens, Stranmillis, Belfast 

**Extra Offer:** BradburyART is offering a 10% discount with the code "RUA" until 31st March 2024. 

**Please Note:** Terms and conditions are subject to change as required by the RUA. 

**Terms and Conditions for the OESS system** can be found at the provided links.

Please Note: The above terms and conditions are provided by the exhibition organisers.

For terms and conditions which apply to the use of the OESS entry system please view below:
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