Events at The RWA, Bristol's oldest art gallery

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Albert Irvin, Almada, 1985, acrylic on canvas, 213.4 x 304.8cm. RWA Collection. Accepted by HM Government in lieu of Inheritance Tax from the estates of Albert and Betty Irvin and allocated to the Royal West of England Academy, 2018. © The Estate of Albert Irvin. All Rights Reserved, DACS 2018
Albert Irvin and Abstract Expressionism
8 Dec – 3 Mar 19
A major retrospective of Albert Irvin alongside leading abstract expressionists
Exhibition tour at RWA
Gallery Tour
Every Tuesday
Free Tuesday tours of the current exhibitions
Gaudier-Brzeska: Disputing the Earth
Gaudier-Brzeska: Disputing the Earth
16 Mar – 2 Jun 19
The first exhibition of animal works by Henri Gaudier-Brzeska
RWA Sculpture Open Exhibition
RWA Sculpture Open Exhibition
16 Mar – 2 Jun 19
A celebration the diversity of form, medium and scale in contemporary sculptural practice.
Sculptures at the RWA in Bristol
RWA Sculpture Open: Artist Information
Submissions are now closed
A celebration the diversity of form, medium and scale in contemporary sculptural practice.
Collaborative Painting
Collaborative Painting
2 - 28 Feb 2019
Come see the fascinating results of collaborative painting sessions with local and street artists
Alfred Stockham ARCA RWA (Hon)
Alfred Stockham ARCA RWA (Hon)
29 Jan – 3 Mar 2019
A solo show with works by Academician Alfred Stockham.
Art Classes for Kids
Scribble and Sketch
Multiple dates
A free morning of fun and informal art and drawing activities for children
Life Drawing Drop In
Life Drawing Drop In
09 Jan - 13 March 19

10 Weeks

Practice drawing from a model in a friendly and focused environment
Junior Drawing School - Expressive Mark-making and Emotion
Junior Drawing School - Expressive Mark-making and Emotion
20 Feb 2019
Art class for kids-explore, express and enjoy making marks with feeling
Junior Drawing School - Abstract Expressionist Painting
Junior Drawing School - Abstract Expressionist Painting
20 Feb 2019
Explore ways of using paint and colour to make beautiful works of art in this art workshop for kids
Junior Drawing School - Family Collaborative Painting
Junior Drawing School - Family Collaborative Painting
20 Feb 2019
An opportunity for families to create unpredictable and expressive artworks together
Bristol Art Gallery
Gallery Tour for Visually Impaired Adults
1 Mar 19
A guided tour for the visually impaired led by a facilitator alongside gallery staff and volunteers
Meet the Artist: Ros Cuthbert
Meet the Artist: Ros Cuthbert
2 Mar 2019
Artist and Drawing School tutor Ros Cuthbert RWA will discusses her career, practice and inspirations
Meet the Artist: Vera Boele-Keimer
Meet the Artist: Vera Boele-Keimer
23 Mar 2019
Artist and Academicians Ros Cuthbert RWA discusses her career and practice with art historian Lydia Wooldridge
Vera Boele-Keimer RWA: Make Do
Vera Boele-Keimer RWA: Make Do
5 Mar – 31 Mar 2019
A solo exhibition by Academician Vera Boele-Keimer.
The RWA Sculpture Lab - FREE
The RWA Sculpture Lab - FREE
16 Mar – 2 Jun 19
A place for people of all ages to explore, investigate and enjoy making sculpture
Art and design in the Cotswolds
Art and design in the Cotswolds
28 Mar 19
A wonderful opportunity to visit beautiful Chipping Campden with its amazing church and High Street.
Meet the Artist: Maxine Relton
Meet the Artist: Maxine Relton
6 Apr 2019
In conversation with artist Maxine Relton
Creative Leaders: Creative Teams
Creative Leaders: Creative Teams
11 Apr 2019
Recharge your creativity on this short, intensive workshop for business or technical leaders
Clay Animal Modelling with Sophie Howard
Clay Animal Modelling with Sophie Howard
9 Apr 2019
Come and get your hands dirty in a clay workshop
Friends’ Biennial Exhibition 2019
Friends’ Biennial Exhibition 2019
14 Apr - 12 May 19
Paintings, drawings, prints and sculptures and more—all available to browse and buy!
Willow & Tissue Sculpture
Willow & Tissue Sculpture
11 Apr 2019
Work on a large scale to make a light structural sculpture
Collaborative Sculpture - Balloon Modelling with Let’s Make Art - FREE
Collaborative Sculpture - Balloon Modelling with Let’s Make Art - FREE
15 Apr 2019
Join in with us and create a huge sculpture with modelling balloons
Figurative Modroc Sculpture with Victoria Wilmott
Figurative Modroc Sculpture with Victoria Wilmott
17 Apr 2019
Get messy and make a wire & plaster figure sculpture
Plaques in BS8: A Guided Tour
Plaques in BS8: A Guided Tour
17 Apr 19
Hear the stories behind Bristol's iconic blue plaques
Foam Carving for Families - FREE
Foam Carving for Families - FREE
18 Apr 2019
Carve your own sculpture in foam using simple hand tools
5 Day Art and Culture Visit to Edinburgh & Glasgow
5 Day Art and Culture Visit to Edinburgh & Glasgow
1 - 5 May 2019
A 5 day trip to Scotland, stopping in the Lake District en route
Secret Postcard Exhibition
Secret Postcard Exhibition
4 - 15 May 19
Postcard sized artworks by leading artists from across the country. Free entry
Bristol Art Gallery Events
Secret Postcard Auction
16 May 19
Your chance to purchase unique works of art by leading figures from the art world
Art History Day School - Gaudier-Brzeska
Art History Day School - Gaudier-Brzeska
18 May 2019
Art History Day School: Gaudier-Brzeska led by Dr Justine Hopkins and Dr Grace Brockington
Fire: Flashes to Ashes in British Art 1692-2019
Fire: Flashes to Ashes in British Art 1692-2019
15 Jun–1 Sept 19
A major exhibition tracing the representation of fire in British art across the last four centuries