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Meet the Curators – Olivia Bax and Sam Cornish

Our current exhibition These Mad Hybrids: John Hoyland and Contemporary Sculpture has opened to rave reviews! It has been described as a ‘rich and playful show’ and the perfect ‘space...

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Meet Our New Academicians

Pennie Elfick, Jessa Fairbrother, Jemma Gunning, Dave King, Debbie Lee, Ben Rowe, and Tom Waugh. After the incredible diversity and outstanding quality of work displayed in our candidate’s exhibition last...

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HATS OFF TO THE RWA!

Changes are afoot at the RWA…hats have been swapped! Written by Gill Elcoate Those usually found organising exhibitions have been asked (nicely) to move over whilst the Front of House...

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Meet this year's AOE sponsors - HIVE Financial Planning

Each year, the Annual Open Exhibition is a highlight of the RWA calendar, and this year, in its 170th form, is no exception. We are incredibly grateful to this year's AOE sponsors, HIVE Financial...

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170 Annual Open Exhibition Prize Winners

The RWA wishes huge congratulations to all of this year’s Annual Open Exhibition Prize Winners. Not only were these artworks selected from over 4,000 entries in order to be hung...

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Meet Charmaine Watkiss

Meet Charmaine Watkiss, One of the selectors for, and this year’s Invited Artist of the 170 Annual Open Exhibition.

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