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
Meet Jenny Urquhart – Cass Art People’s Choice award winner 2024
We chat to the Bristol artist who stormed the 2024 Friends’ Exhibition by coming first and second in the Cass Art People’s Choice award vote…
Best of the West – May 2024
The best art exhibitions and events in Bristol and the Westcountry – selected by the Friends of the RWA…
Friends’ Exhibition 2024
After five years away, it has been wonderful to return to the RWA building for the 2024 Friends’ Exhibition
The Floating Circle 