30 X 30 | SSA 127th ANNUAL EXHIBITION
We’re excited to announce the return of our 30 x 30 Small Works Display as part of the Annual Exhibition at the Royal Scottish Academy in early 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase a diverse range of small artworks by SSA Members, all available for sale at affordable prices.
Submissions are open to all SSA members. We invite members to submit up to two artworks that are a maximum of 30cm x 30cm in dimension (including mount.) There’s no selection process or entry fee. If you’re not yet a member but would like to join, you can sign up HERE.
The exhibition will feature works displayed in rotation on our custom-designed 30×30 wall, as well as in branded browsers, as part of the 127th Annual Exhibition, which runs from 11 January – 4 February 2026.
HOW TO APPLY
>> 30 X 30 SUBMISSION FORM <<
Please ensure you complete the submission form accurately. All information provided in the form—such as the image, artist name, artwork title, medium, and price may be used in any of our marketing materials. Incomplete forms will not be accepted, and works without a corresponding form will not be displayed at the exhibition.
Important: This year, we are limiting submissions to a maximum of two works per member.
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Members may submit up to two works.
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Maximum price: £350.
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Commission fees: Professional members will be charged 35% on the sale price of works sold, while artist, graduate, and student members will incur a 40% commission.
Please factor these commission rates into your pricing.
Professional Presentation of Work
- Works should be unframed, 2D works on a firm 30cm x 30cm board.
- The work itself can be smaller than 30x30cm, but if it is, it must be mounted to make the final dimensions 30cm x 30cm.
- Mounted works should be no thicker than 3mm with no protruding parts.
- Work should be neatly and securely wrapped in clear cellophane.
- All works must be clearly labelled on the reverse with the following:
Artist:
Title:
Media:
Price:
- If you have a business card/compliments slip with your social media and website details, we’d recommend popping this alongside your label so purchasers can keep up to date with your practice.
Work should be presented in a professional manner. Works which do not meet the required standards will not be displayed.
DELIVERY OF WORK
Delivery in person: Sunday 4 January 12 – 4:30pm & Monday 5 January 10:30 – 4:30pm 2026 – Upper Galleries, Royal Scottish Academy, The Mound, Edinburgh, EH2 2EL. You will be asked to choose your delivery date on your submission form. If you have any accessibility requirements, please email admin@s-s-a.org
There is no parking on site, so please park elsewhere or use public transport/arrive on foot.
Delivery by post: To arrive between Monday 5 & Wednesday 7 January 2026. We are not on site before these dates and the gallery will be unable to accept the work. Parcels arriving prior to this date will be refused delivery and the SSA cannot be liable for any lost or misplaced works. We would recommend using a tracked mail service where you can specify a delivery date (eg Royal Mail Special Delivery).
Delivery address:
Society of Scottish Artists (30 x 30)
Upper Galleries
Royal Scottish Academy
The Mound
Edinburgh, EH2 2EL
RETURN OF UNSOLD WORK (Collection in person preferred)
In Person: Friday 6 & Saturday 7 February 2026, 10am -4pm.
By Post: If you wish for your work to be posted back, you MUST include return packaging and postage when you deliver your work. Please do not put the burden of organising postage and packaging for your work onto the Society. It makes the 30×30 portion of the exhibition unsustainable due to the huge amount of time required to do this. We will endeavour to return work by post within a month of the close of the exhibition.
KEY DATES
Submissions Open: Friday 10 October 2025
Submission Deadline: Monday 15 December, 12 noon.
Artwork Delivery: Sunday 4 January 12 – 4:30pm & Monday 5 January 10:30 – 4:30pm 2026
Collection of unsold work: Friday 6 & Saturday 7 February 2026, 10am -4pm.
Liability for artworks
The SSA will endeavour to take care of all works submitted. The SSA do not hold themselves responsible for any loss or damage which may occur to works while in the custody of the SSA or their agents. The SSA does not insure work in transit or while in the Gallery. Work not presented as requested will not be accepted.
* These regulations must be strictly observed, as the SSA has no storage. Any work not collected by owner or agent on the dates above or any works that arrive without return postage and packaging will be disposed of in any way the SSA see fit after that.