Events at the RWA, Bristol's Oldest Art Gallery

Experience art exhibitions, gallery events and Drawing School classes at Bristol's oldest art gallery

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Learning & Participation Resources - Primary Activity Pack 01
Learning & Participation Resources - Primary Activity Pack 01
Apr 2020
Primary Activity Pack 01 - learn and create at home - for children and families
Learning & Participation Resources - Secondary Activity Pack 01
Learning & Participation Resources - Secondary Activity Pack 01
Apr 2020
Secondary Activity Pack 01 - for those studying Art at secondary school
Active Art Wall - Take Part Online For Free!
Active Art Wall - Take Part Online For Free!
2 Apr 20 – 30 Jun 20
Add your drawings to the St Ives themed Art Wall and make this the best looking online RWA Art Wall ever!
Scribble and Sketch: Free Online Art Classes for Kids
Scribble and Sketch: Free Online Art Classes for Kids
Scribble and Sketch: Free Online Art Class for Kids (no.2)
Scribble and Sketch: Free Online Art Class for Kids (no.2)
Exhibition tour at RWA
Gallery Tour
Every Tuesday
Free Tuesday tours of the current exhibitions
Scribble and Sketch
Scribble and Sketch
Multiple dates
A free morning of fun and informal art and drawing activities for children
Secret Postcard Exhibition
Secret Postcard Exhibition
Online from 15 - 25 June 2020
Place your bids! Postcard sized artworks by leading artists from across the country. Free entry
Bristol Art Gallery Events
Online Art Auction: The RWA Secret Postcard Auction
Online from 15 - 25 June 2020
Your chance to purchase unique works of art by leading figures from the art world from as little as £40
Spring After Hours at the RWA
Spring After Hours at the RWA
21 May 2020
Grab your friends (and your free drink) and enjoy three exhibitions after hours
Streets Ahead: Bristol Street Art 2020
Streets Ahead: Bristol Street Art 2020
6 Jun–23 Aug 2020
Streets Ahead: Bristol Street Art 2020 looks forward to the future of street art and the exciting new directions today’s artists are heading in
Word On The Street
Word On The Street
25 Jun 2020
Explore street art and the 'urban word' in this poetry workshop - all abilities welcome
ITALIAN HOLIDAY - Locating a Personal Practice in Landscape
ITALIAN HOLIDAY - Locating a Personal Practice in Landscape
04 Jul - 12 Jul 2020

8 day

An 8-day residential creative holiday in Tuscany, led by artist and President of the RWA, Stewart Geddes.
Junior Drawing School - Graffiti Style Oil Painting
Junior Drawing School - Graffiti Style Oil Painting
22 Jul 2020
Learn traditional oil painting techniques with graffiti wording as the starting point 
Junior Drawing School - Maximise! Make Enormous Art
Junior Drawing School - Maximise! Make Enormous Art
28 Jul 2020
Learn to use an old gridding technique to upscale your pictures. Get ready for some brainbending!