The best art exhibitions and events in Bristol and the Westcountry – selected by the Friends of the RWA…
Friends in the Open
We invited three artist Friends to talk about their works selected for the RWA 170 Annual Open to tell us , and what showing in the Open means to them…
‘Earthen’ by Far Flung Collective at Guild Gallery, Bristol
The Bristol Guild on Park Street is hosting a new show of ceramics and paintings inspired by nature…
Best of the West – October 2023
The best art exhibitions and events in Bristol and the Westcountry – selected by the Friends of the RWA…
Prisoner of war art in the West country
Rob Campell discovers a fascinating local history of art created by German and Italian prisoners of war…
Meet Kathryn Johnson – RWA Head of Exhibitions
We chat to Kathryn Johnson, now heading up the RWA’s curatorial team…
Best of the West – September 2023
The best art exhibitions and events in Bristol and the Westcountry – selected by the Friends of the RWA…
From the collection: John Miller Marshall – For Those In Peril On The Sea (1913)
Writer Rob Campell finds eternal resonances in an early 20th century nautical painting..
Best of the West – August 2023
The best art exhibitions and events in Bristol and the Westcountry – selected by the Friends of the RWA…
Best of the West – July 2023
The best art exhibitions and events in Bristol and the Westcountry – selected by the Friends of the RWA…
FRWA Artist Studio Visit: Jilly Edwards
The Friends are delighted to offer the first of a series of visits to artists’ studios.
Friends Talk: Dallas Collins VPRWA
On Wednesday 7 June Dallas Collins VPRWA will be giving a free talk exclusively for Friends…
Best of the West – June 2023
The best art exhibitions and events in Bristol and the Westcountry – selected by the Friends of the RWA…
Friends’ Exhibition 2023 – Meet the prizewinners
Monica Cuellar, David Cooke, Jack Hicks and Roz Wallace talk about their winning works…
The Friends of the RWA Balcony Appeal 2023 – how you can help
How you can help the Friends transform the RWA balcony into a beautiful, green, accessible al fresco seating area…
The Floating Circle 