World-class art in exceptional spaces, for everyone
Join us in our transformed building and find space to be yourself.
Address
Royal West of England Academy, Queen’s Road, Bristol BS8 1PX
Hours
Tuesday - Sunday: 10am - 5pm
Please note changes to our usual opening times.
What's on
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Art Exhibitions
Come and enjoy our varied programme of ticketed and free exhibitions running throughout the year. The RWA brings together a unique blend of world-class modern and historic art all under one roof. Invest in an Art Pass and for only £16 you can enjoy year-long entry into all our ticketed exhibitions.
Events
Experience art exhibitions, events, art classes and family workshops at Bristol's first art gallery and across the city
Courses and Workshops
The RWA Drawing School hosts a wide variety of art workshops and courses for all creative abilities in our new Drawing Studio and on Zoom. Subscribe to the Drawing School newsletter to be first to know about our latest classes.
Children and Families
Art activities for kids of all ages! Get creative with painting, drawing and making at the RWA, Bristol's first art gallery. Subscribe to our Family newsletter and never miss a thing.
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Upcoming Events
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New Black Narrative
1 May - 24 June 2024
A joint exhibition by members of Bristol's Black Creative group
Free
Rasheed Araeen: Conscious Forms
25 May - 11 August 2024
An exhibition celebrating the ground breaking work of influential Pakistani artist, curator, and activist Rasheed Araeen. His work addresses ideas of nation, belonging and migration probing and exploring ideas of 'Black' British-ness.
From Free to £9.90
Windrush: Portraits of a Pioneering Generation
25 May - 11 August 2024
Commemorating the 75th anniversary of HMT Empire Windrush's arrival in Britain, Windrush: Portraits of a Pioneering Generation is a display of ten portraits, highlighting the experiences of people who have made positive contributions to the United Kingdom.
From Free to £9.90
Valda Jackson: Miss Polly
25 May - 11 August 2024
A new installation of works by writer and artist Valda Jackson MBE RWA, exploring parent-child relationships and aspects of neurological research. Jackson's work reflects on her own experience as a child of the Windrush Generation.
From Free to £9.90