Now in its third year, RAw Summer Show 2026 returns with an open call for artists, celebrating emerging talent and local creativity.

This year, we are particularly encouraging and prioritising submissions from artists aged 16–30 as part of our commitment to supporting younger and emerging creatives, while remaining open to artists of all ages.

We welcome submissions of:
Painting • Drawing • Illustration • Collage • Photography • Mixed Media
The salon-style group exhibition will run from 4 July – 2 August at Back To Ours Café, launching alongside the Leytonstone Arts Trail and bringing added visibility to participating artists.

All submissions will be reviewed by a panel of judges, with one selected artist receiving a prize of £250 worth of giclée fine art print services, courtesy of RawCanvas and supported by Hahnemühle FineArt paper.

LOCATION:
Back To Ours Café
Good Shepherd Studios
15a Davies Lane
London E11 3DR
SUBMISSION FEE:
£15 per artwork
COMMISSION:
No commission on sales
PRIZE:
£250 worth of giclée fine art print services, courtesy of RawCanvas and Hahnemühle FineArt paper.
Whether you’re just starting out or developing your practice, we’d love to see your work.
To submit your artwork for consideration please email admin@rawcanvas.co.uk
Presented by RawCanvas
Hosted by Back To Ours Café
Supported by Hahnemühle FineArt