Each year the Academy hosts an Annual Exhibition in Belfast showcasing the work of RUA members, invited artists and artists selected by open submission. This event aims to highlight the best in contemporary and traditional visual arts practice in Ireland, North & South. Our 2011 Annual Exhibition was held at the Ulster Museum from 21 October until the 20 November displaying 311 works by 220 artists. These numbers are broken down as follows: RUA members – 109 works, invited artists/architects - 5 works, invited graduates from the University of Ulster – 6 works and from a submission of 1010 pieces 191 works were exhibited by selected artists.
The Royal Ulster Academy’s 131st Annual Exhibition will again take place in the Ulster Museum . Artists are invited to submit a maximum of two works in any medium for consideration. Work will be selected anonymously by a jury and a range of prizes will be awarded by an independent adjudicator. You can process your form and fees online from Wednesday 23 May or alternatively you will be able to download a form, complete and return to the RUA office together with your cheque/postal order.
To view information on previous exhibitions (including galleries of work) please click here.
The 2012 RUA Annual Exhibition will once again be generously sponsored by KPMG, the leading Accounting and Professional Advisory Firm.