Call for submissions

Posted on July 2, 2026

The Rye Society of Artists looks forward to receiving work from non-members every year. It is an exciting time for the society to open its doors to new and known artists who live within a 15 mile radius of Rye. Non-members work is shown alongside that of members and all works are hung or displayed together across two galleries over the month of August. The show is now firmly on the Rye and national calendar and, as well as showing the most exciting creative work on offer, we made record sales in 2025. Our many buyers and loyal supporters come from near and far to see the show every year. Please read on for on how the submission and selection process works.

Any questions that may arise please contact The Secretary sec.ryesocietyartists@gmail.com

How does the submission and selection process work?

If you live within the 15mile radius as shown on the map and you would like to submit work for consideration, please read carefully the information below and then fill in the submission form by clicking the link at the bottom of the page.

All works for submission are handed in on the same day and at the time specified on the submission form. The handing in venue is The Dance Hall, Community Centre, Conduit Street, Rye. The RSA is an artists-led society and the summer show is put up, managed and run by the artists themselves who will be on hand to unwrap and collect your work.

All art work submitted is carefully stored until the selection process takes place. The selection of work for the exhibition is decided by a group of members which changes every year and the decision is final. You will be informed if your submission has been successful via email or telephone and the hanging committee will endeavour to hang and display all work within the space we have available in the two galleries . You are asked to provide labels on your work as instructed on the submission form. The information that you supply on the front, hanging label will be used to cross check your details for the catalogue. PLEASE make sure both labels you supply are accurate.

Non-selected work is to be collected before the show opens on the specified day on the submission form. Please remember to bring either a paper copy of your completed submission form or evidence of it on your phone when you pick up the work so the society can release the work. You can print out your completed submission by clicking a button on the automatic Thank You page which pops up after you have completed your entry. We will not release the work if you or an authorised person does not bring this release form.

If your work sells during the exhibition we will charge a commission of 35% and your buyer will be instructed to collect. If your work does not sell then you need to collect it at the end of the show onthe collection day as specified in the submission form. Please be prepared to pack up your own work or if someone else is coming into collect for you then they will have to wrap and pack. There will be RSA members on hand to help if needed.

Good luck with your submission and we very much look forward to seeing your work!