SENDING-IN DAYS

TALP Open

Entries are now invited for the TALP Open 2022 organised by Leisure Painter and The Artist in partnership with Patchings Art Centre. The competition is open to artists worldwide and invites twodimensional work in any media. The competition is divided into two sections: the Leisure Painter category for amateur painters and The Artist category for more experienced and professional artists. The closing date for entries is Thursday 7 April at 12 noon. Full details can be found on pages 16 and 17 of this issue or enter online at www.talp.co.uk

NEAC

Artists are invited to submit work for exhibition alongside members of the New English Art Club at their annual exhibition at the Mall Galleries, London, from 25 June to 3 July. Acceptable media includes: paintings, drawings, pastels and original framed prints (excluding photography). Work should be submitted online for pre-selection. Submissions open on Monday 22 February and close at 12 noon on Friday 30 April. To apply go to https://mallgalleries.org.uk/call-for-entries/open-exhibitions

RSMA

Entry for the annual exhibition by the Royal Society of Marine Artists opens on Monday 18 April and closes on Friday 8 July. Any artist over the age of 18 may submit. Subject matter must be essentially marine in nature, relating to tidal waters. An exhibition of selected work will go on show at the Mall Galleries, London, from 22 September until 1 October. Full details are available from https://mallgalleries.org.uk/call-forentries/open-exhibitions

DSWF’s Wildlife Artist of the Year

Founded by the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation in 2008, DSWF’s Wildlife Artist of the Year is a wildlife art competition open to amateur and professional artists. Shortlisted works will be available to purchase on the DSWF website in September 2022, with 50-per-cent of the proceeds of artwork sales supporting DSWF and its ground-based conservation partners. The competition is open for entries until 31 March. Apply online at https://davidshepherd.org