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In Conversation with Fiona Robinson (PRWA)

Since 2019, President Fiona Robinson PRWA has led this body, successfully navigating the RWA through challenging periods, including the COVID pandemic, capital re-development and a change in executive leadership. Her...

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Reflecting on Fiona Robinson's tenure as President of the Royal West of England Academy

Ren Renwick, Director of the RWA, shares her thoughts on the upcoming changes ot the Presidency of the Royal West of England Academy. Reflecting on outgoing President, Fiona Robinson's tenure...

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Spotlight: Eric Butcher winner of the 172 Academy Prize

Our Academy Award, presented each year to an outstanding work in the Annual Open Exhibition, is awarded in recognition of an artist whose work demonstrates exceptional skill in its execution and challenges the...

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Remembering Sir Nicholas Grimshaw, President Royal Academy

RWA Chair of Trustees, George Ferguson CBE, reflects on the life of Sir Nicholas Grimshaw, his remarkable career, and his significant contributions to the arts. 

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Look Back: Sharing Love

Read about Sharing Love, a co-created project with Bristol Bristol Refugee Artists Collective (BRAC), the Dorcas Dress Project (DDP) and the RWA.

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Annual Open 172: Spotlight on Ilona Skladzien

Selected as “one to watch” by RWA President Fiona Robinson, Ilona Skladzien’s powerful piece Grounded in Motion features in this year’s 172 Annual Open Exhibition. All works are chosen by...

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