Artists

Academicians

As a Royal Academy of Art, the RWA has professional artists at its heart, with a membership of around 150 Academicians who are elected by their peers. 

Academicians are artists at the forefront of their profession who are committed to contributing to the success and future of the RWA. The Academicians support the RWA's activities throughout the year and regularly show work in the galleries.

The current President is Fiona Robinson PRWA.

The process of becoming an Academician is by application and selection and is open to all, regardless of where they are based.  If you are interested in applying, please see the Become an Academician page

RWA Artist Network Members

Are you an artist looking for opportunities to develop your career? Would you like to be involved in a thriving arts organisation with opportunities to exhibit, network, socialise and promote yourself? Do you want the opportunity to play a part in shaping the future of Bristol’s first established art gallery? Find out how to join our Artist Network here.

Annual Open Exhibitions

The RWA runs an annual Open Exhibition.

These exhibitions present a diverse range of work from hundreds of exciting artists in the UK and beyond. As Bristol’s first art gallery and the UK’s only regional Royal Academy of Art, these open exhibitions reflect the RWA’s ongoing commitment to championing world-class art in the region and creating opportunities for new and emerging talent.