RWA Bristol

Explore the beautiful RWA galleries

Dance Out exhibition starting on 9 May 2026

Address

Royal West of England Academy, Queen’s Road, Bristol BS8 1PX

Hours

Tuesday - Sunday: 10am - 5pm



Call for Artists: 173 Annual Open Exhibition

7 April - 29 June 2026

Call for Artists: 173 Annual Open Exhibition

Open call for our 173rd Annual Open Exhibition

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Painting of people dancing in a crowded room

09 May - 09 August 2026

Dance Out

From Free to £11

Inspired by dance, a spectacular exhibition of paintings, films, works on paper with a live programme

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Folly

23 June - 30 August 2026

Folly

Free

An exhibition of Academicians exploring the common theme of folly through their work.

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The RWA Secret Postcard Auction 2026

20 - 29 October 2026

The RWA Secret Postcard Auction 2026

The RWA Secret Postcard Auction is a hotly anticipated event which offers the chance to purchase unique postcards sized works of art by leading figures from the art world.

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