The North Bristol Art Trail returns to our streets over the weekend of November, 23th –
24th.
Best of the West – November 2024
The best art exhibitions and events in Bristol and the Westcountry – selected by the Friends of the RWA…
Meet the Artist: Terry Williams
Artist Terry Williams shares his experience of being a student at the RWA in the 60s and why art is something you can come back to again and again…
Behind the scenes at the RWA: the great Open hang
PATRICIA VOLK RWA joined President Fiona Robinson and her placing team to help with the 171 Open hang…
Best of the West – October 2024
The best art exhibitions and events in Bristol and the Westcountry – selected by the Friends of the RWA…
Best of the West – September 2024
The best art exhibitions and events in Bristol and the Westcountry – selected by the Friends of the RWA…
Meet Ren Renwick – the new Director of the RWA
The Friends were delighted to welcome Ren Renwick to her role as the new Director of the RWA. Here’s our Q&A…
Review: Miss Polly by Valda Jackson MBE RWA – at the RWA
Charlotte Nixon – a Year 10 student at Trinity Academy in Bristol – visits a new exhibition by Valda Jackson at the RWA…
RWA Impact Report 2023/24
The RWA has released its Impact Report for 2023/24, showcasing all the work it has done to bring the transformative power of art to communities across Bristol.
RWA Fundraising Auction in partnership with Bonhams – August 2024
The RWA in partnership with Bonhams, is hosting a unique auction event showcasing exclusive artworks by prominent international artists…
Thank you, Alison Bevan!
This month we said a fond farewell to Alison Bevan, who, after more than 10 years at the helm of the RWA, stood down as Director.
Best of the West – July/ August 2024
The best art exhibitions and events in Bristol and the Westcountry – selected by the Friends of the RWA…
Best of the West – June 2024
The best art exhibitions and events in Bristol and the Westcountry – selected by the Friends of the RWA…
On portraits and storytelling
Rob Campbell on the magic of mysterious portraiture…
The Hide Installation and Sculpture Showcase (THISS) – June 2024
Eight female artists from London and the South East and West of England come together for an ambitious showcase in Stroud
The Floating Circle 