Can I enter work as a Non-Member in the UK or Overseas?

YES! Entry to the annual exhibition is open to all local and international artists (no membership required)

The RMS has an online submissions system which opens on 17th January - closes on 2nd May 2023, midnight, BST.

  • Artists age 18 and above may submit up to 5 pieces for consideration. 
  • £15 per entry, £12 per entry for artists age 18-30 (please provide your DOB on the schedule)
  • Free for artists age 16-17 (1 miniature only) please provide your DOB on the schedule.

Pre-selection tips

As more and more open art exhibitions now require online submissions, it’s never been so important to make a good first impression with your photography skills. How to present your work >

Information sheet  We strongly advise that you print out, or download this file to read before you submit your artwork.

The Information Sheet is a downloadable PDF file and has detailed information on how, when and where to submit your artwork, as well as size guides and much more. We wish you the best of luck and look forward to seeing your submissions!

What is a Miniature?

The definition of miniature art is not absolute, but can be explained as artwork within the framed size of 6 x 4.5".
8" or smaller across the longest length for sculpture.

Any miniature art must be of exquisite, fine minute detail.

Common Blue by Jenny  Musker VPRMS

What type of work may I enter?

Works in any style, medium and on any material may be submitted, provided they are in keeping with miniature techniques and not made/manipulated by machine. All work is subject to selection by the Selection Committee.

Works that are not admissible include 3D printing, digital art, photographic/digital reducing of the printing plate to miniature scale... For clarification of your particular style or medium is acceptable please email or phone 

Can I submit work if I am not resident in the UK?

Yes, we welcome artists to submit work to this miniature exhibition, even if you are not normally resident in the UK. We have now made it easier to do this via our online submission system (please see above). 

If you live in the European Union (EU) without a UK residence and your work is sold at the exhibition you have a responsibility to register an account for UK VAT with H.M. Revenue & Customs.

Artists without a UK residence (known as ‘NETPs’ – non-established taxable persons) will find further details on ‘NETP’ status and how to register for VAT at www.hmrc.gov.uk (HM Revenue & Customs Reference: Notice 700/1, Apr 2017), under the heading ‘Should I be registered for VAT’.  Please note, the registration process can take up to 4 weeks.  Please address any questions you may have to the VAT Helpline on tel. no. 0300 200 3700 or, if your call is from outside the UK, +44 2920501 261.

Submission check list:

  • Photograph your work/s, ideally with a ruler next to it, in natural light.
  • Go to Online Submission, fill out the form and pay for your entry.
  • On 8th May 2023, you will be notified by email if your work has been pre-selected for final selection. (If successful, an entry schedule will be emailed to you to fill in)
  • If your work has been pre-selected, your work must be handed in on Sunday 18th June 2023, at the TCPA Rooms, 17 Carlton House Terrace, London or posted to the relevant receiver on the dates specified, for final selection.
  • On Wednesday 21st June, you will be notified by email if your work has been accepted for the 2023 exhibition. A photograph of your entry schedule will be attached, on which will be A or X written by each piece: A = Accepted  X= Rejected. 
  • Exhibition is held at the Bankside Gallery, Thames Riverside, 48 Hopton Street, London SE1 9JH
  • Opens to the public: Wednesday 28th June (with an award ceremony at 4pm) and continues daily until Saturday 8th July, closing at 6pm.