By the Water
The Art Happy Seascape Exhibition
7–13 June 2027
Early Access: 5–6 June 2027
There’s something about being by the water.
By the Water celebrates the places, colours, light and atmosphere we find beside the sea, rivers, lochs, lakes and waterways.
We’re looking for original artwork inspired by coastlines, beaches, harbours, boats, rivers, reflections, waves, rock pools, waterside towns and the changing moods of water itself.
Your work might capture a favourite place, a dramatic seascape, a quiet moment beside a loch or a more abstract interpretation of water, movement, colour and light.
Realistic, expressive, contemporary, colourful or completely your own — if water is part of the story, we'd love to see it.
Exhibition Details
Theme: By the Water
Format: Original
Artwork sizes: 30 × 30 cm, 30 × 40 cm or 40 × 30 cm
Selling price: £300 per artwork
Number of artworks: 4 if selected
Application fee: Free
Exhibition fee: £50 if selected
Applications close: 31 March 2027
Artists notified: By 3 April 2027
Exhibition fee due: By 7 April 2027 to secure your place
Selected artists submit four artworks by: 7 May 2027
Live marketing training: 21 May 2027 at 7 pm
Early Access: 5–6 June 2027
Public Exhibition: 7–13 June 2027
1st Prize £100 · 2nd Prize £50 · 3rd Prize £25
Applying is easy
You don't need to have all four exhibition artworks ready to apply.
Simply send us one good-quality photograph of an example of your work that represents the style and quality of the artwork you'd like to exhibit.
There's nothing to pay when you apply.
If you're selected, we'll invite you to pay the £50 exhibition fee and submit photographs and details of your four artworks.
You keep your original artwork with you until it sells.
Before applying, please take a moment to read our Artist Exhibition Terms.
Apply to By the Water
There's nothing to pay when you apply. If you're selected, you'll need to pay the £50 exhibition fee by 7 April 2027 to secure your place.