The Friends are delighted to welcome the new President of the RWA, Hamish Young, who was elected in October 2025.
Author: Andrew Nixon
Best of the West – December 25 to January 26
The best art exhibitions and events in Bristol and the Westcountry – selected by the Friends of the RWA…
Meet the artist: Steph Garratt – Floating Circle Prize winner
We chat to Steph Garratt, winner of the The Floating Circle Prize at the RWA 172 Open…
Best of the West – November 2025
The best art exhibitions and events in Bristol and the Westcountry – selected by the Friends of the RWA…
Best of the West – October 2025
The best art exhibitions and events in Bristol and the Westcountry – selected by the Friends of the RWA…
Best of the West – September 2025
The best art exhibitions and events in Bristol and the Westcountry – selected by the Friends of the RWA…
Best of the West – July/August 2025
The best art exhibitions and events in Bristol and the Westcountry – selected by the Friends of the RWA…
Best of the West – June 2025
The best art exhibitions and events in Bristol and the Westcountry – selected by the Friends of the RWA…
Soft Power: A Conversation with Curators Alice Kettle and Lesley Millar
Soft Power runs at the RWA until 11 August 2025. Ahead of the opening, the curators spoke to The Floating Circle about the themes of the show and what visitors can expect.
The Power of 10: An Exhibition by Friends of the RWA
A vibrant group show by ten Friends of the RWA, celebrating creativity, collaboration and community.
Meet the Artist: Geoff Langan
Artist Geoff Langan, has worked has fallen in and out of love with photography over the years and now has a new romance that combines taking photos and using AI to alter them and explore new worlds.
Best of the West – May 2025
The best art exhibitions and events in Bristol and the Westcountry – selected by the Friends of the RWA…
Snails, Screens and Science: Exploring the Connected Futures Festival
A student reports from the Connected Futures Festival in Bristol, where technology, science and imagination meet in surprising and creative ways.
Best of the West – April 2025
The best art exhibitions and events in Bristol and the Westcountry – selected by the Friends of the RWA…
Best of the West – March 2025
The best art exhibitions and events in Bristol and the Westcountry – selected by the Friends of the RWA…
The Floating Circle 