1. I haven’t yet received a form.  When will I receive one?
Exhibitors will receive application forms in early February 2012. Forms must be returned by Friday 30 March, 2012. The 2012 exhibition will take place from 29 May to 18 August.

2. I’d like to submit work for the exhibition.  How do I get a form?
Forms can be requested by emailing your details to info@rhagallery.ie or by calling 01 6612558.  If you have submitted work in the last two years, you will be sent a form automatically.
 
3.  Can I download a form from the website?
Forms cannot be downloaded.  The pack that you receive contains labels and a self mailer reply.  Entries can only be accepted on the official form and copies cannot be accepted. If you do not have a form in time for final submission date of March 30th, you can make a late entry at hand in. Please call for further information.
 
4. Do you accept work from outside Ireland?
Yes.  However you must ensure that your work reached us on the designated days and that work from outside the EU is customs compliant.  The RHA will not pay customs charges or duty on work.
 
5. How many works can I submit and what does it cost?
You can submit up to three pieces and each piece costs €15 to submit.  Please note that a diptych, triptych or polytych is counted as one piece.
 
6. I have filled out my form – what now?
Forms plus fees must be returned to the RHA by the closing date noted on the form.  Your work will be handed in two weeks later. Labels must be attached to your work, both tie on and stick on label.  This helps us identify your work – we receive over 2,500 each year and works without labels cannot be accepted.

Please ensure that the details are correct and that the work corresponds to the form.  It is important that you make sure that all details are included, especially print edition and the numbers that are available for sale if the piece is selected.  Please sign your form as we cannot accept work without your signature.
 
7. Under general conditions, it states that work must be professionally presented.  What does this mean?
This means that the piece of work that you submit is ready for exhibition and that no further work is needed on it.  It must be completely ready for our team to hang if accepted.
 
8. What does “undue size” mean?
Work to the exhibition is accepted due to its merit. However, if the work is large, for example 2m x 3m or 3m x 4m, it may not be accepted as we have a finite wall space and prefer to exhibit a large number of works.  A large work simply takes up too much room.
 
9. Does work have to be marked for sale?
All work must be marked for sale with the exception of portraits.  Please note all conditions on the form, as work that does not adhere to these conditions will not be accepted.
 
10. Hand in – what do I do?
You must bring your work to the RHA unwrapped.  Artists delivering work to Dublin must take all wrapping with them.  Exceptions are made in relation to delicate or fragile work, for example photographs on di-bond or delicate sculpture and we ask that they remain wrapped.  Work will only be accepted on the designated days.
 
11.  I have a large piece of sculpture – do I need to hand it in?
Although we ask that all work is submitted, we understand that it isn’t possible to transport large and heavy pieces.  You can send us good quality photographs indicating scale and the selection committee can make a decision based on these.
 
12.  How does selection work?
The selection committee is made up of the Council of the Academy.  Works by each artist are presented to the committee anonymously and work is judged solely on merit.  The work is then marked as unselected, possible or selected.  The selection takes place over five days.
 
13. How do I know if my work has been selcted?
 You will be notified by post as to the status of your entry.
 
14. My work has not been selected – where do I collect it?
Collection dates are included on your reply.  Work can only be collected on the designated days.  If you are unable to collect on the designated days, we ask that you arrange for someone to collect on your behalf or make an appointment to collect after the exhibition opens.
 
15. How much commission does the RHA take?
We take 25% commission on work sold during the exhibtion.
 
16. If my work sells, when will I be paid?
We pay a month after the close of the exhibtion if we have received payment from the buyer.
 
17. My work is being delivered by courier, what do I need to do?
Courier delivery day is Thursday, April 12th,from 2 to 5pm only. Please ensure that delivery is on this day only. Please note that this day is for courier and art transporters only..
 
18. Can I send work from abroad?
Yes, please note all artists are liable for all transport, duty and VAT
costs or any other related costs. Please insure that your work is correctly
packaged as the RHA can accept no responsibility for work damaged in
transit.