PLEASE NOTE THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS END OF DAY 31ST AUGUST 2025

WE CAN ONLY ACCEPT SUBMISSIONS FROM THE UK AND IRELAND FOR THIS CALL OUT

The Royale Arcade Academy returns for a fourth year in a row at Arcade Studios, Belfast.

Curated by Sophia Campbell, the exhibition was originally inspired by the historic Salon des Refusés but has since developed its own distinct identity. It showcases work from a range of artists whose practices may sometimes go unseen in more conventional exhibition settings.

Presented in a salon hang style, the exhibition brings together small-scale works inviting close engagement and creating a dynamic environment.

This year’s edition coincides with Arcade Studios’ fifth anniversary, making it an especially important moment in our programme.

Arcade Studios, an artist-led gallery and workspace, will present the exhibition in its Belfast gallery space.

Last year we received just under 1000 visitors in our open night and will be promoted via Instagram and by local press coverage.

We have a growing audience of collectors, curators, and art enthusiasts both locally and online.

Submission Details:

• All mediums are welcome, but monitors/speakers are not provided
• Artists can submit up to 2 works, costing £15 for one entry or £20 for 2
• 20% commission is taken on any sales during the exhibition
• Dimensions of submitted artworks must not exceed 70cm
• Delivery of selected artworks will be on the 10th, 11th and 12th of September
• The exhibition will open on Thursday, 2nd October 2025, from 6-9 P,M with the opening night aligning with Late Night Art
• The exhibition will finish on Thursday, 30th October 2025.
• The exhibition is appointment only, made through contacting the Instagram or email
• Collection of artwork after the exhibition will be 31st October, 3rd, 4th and 5th November
  
  

Important further details:

• Selected work must arrive ready to be installed. Appropriate fixtures for wall hanging work must be attached to the piece.
• Artists will be invoiced if work needs to be returned via post after the exhibition
• Artists are responsible for insuring their own work
• The Gallery is not responsible for any (very unlikely) damage that could happen to the artworks during installation and the duration of the exhibition 

Arcade Studios is located at 35 Donegall St, Belfast, BT1 2FG.

Important:

The opportunity is only for artists who are residing in the UK and Ireland. 

After submitting your first artwork, you will then be directed to make a payment. Select the amount for the number of submissions you would like to make.

If you are paying for up to two artworks, you can fill in the submission form again.  

Good luck!