Action/Assemblage: drawing together
16 May 2013
I enjoyed the experience enormously! I can’t tell you how fascinating I found the event. I’m an artist. I’ve lived in Bristol for six years and this is the first event that has attracted me to the RWA. It was … Continue reading 
Press release: New Director for RWA
2 May 2013
For immediate release The Royal West of England Academy (RWA) in Bristol is pleased to announce that Alison Bevan has been appointed as Director. Alison brings significant experience with over 15 years’ managing art establishments, latterly as Director of … Continue reading 
The Court Painter Residency
7 March 2013
In December 2012, Luke Mitchell spent five days at the RWA, photographing 14 artists: Derek Balmer, Barrington Tabb, Phil Sayers, RWA President Janette Kerr, Dawn Sidoli, Jed Edwards, John Hughes, Mike Richards, Kit Edwardes, Chris Glanville, Ros Cuthbert, Solomon Edwards, Wayne McCauslin … Continue reading 
Cataloguing a hidden collection
28 February 2013
Within the Permanent Collection at the RWA is a small collection of folders containing various unframed works and ephemera, which have been donated to the Academy over the years. When these works were donated, many of them were simply registered … Continue reading 
Update – Friends of the RWA
25 February 2013
The Royal West of England Academy (Charity Registration Number 1070163 And The Friends of the Royal West of England Academy (Charity Registration Number 110 7149) Over recent months discussions have been taking place between the RWA and the FRWA with … Continue reading 
2013 admission – reduced ticket prices
11 January 2013
The RWA exists for everyone with an interest in art and design. We are open all year round. It’s free to visit the cafe, shop and occasional exhibitions and events. Otherwise admission prices are as follows: GIFT AID ADMISSION Adults: … Continue reading 
Reigning Cats and Dogs
8 January 2013
This week sees the installation of our latest exhibition, Reigning Cats and Dogs. The show features more than 200 artworks depicting cats and dogs, whose presence within works of art goes back centuries. Reigning Cats and Dogs aims to elevate … Continue reading 
Advent at the RWA: 24 December
24 December 2012
A World Called by Ejan Hahn
Advent at the RWA: 23 December
23 December 2012
Bird Girl by Lisa Wright
Advent at the RWA: 22 December
22 December 2012
DJ Derek by Beka Smith