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Every Postcard Tells a Story. Be Part of Ours.

Every year, as part of our Secret Postcard Auction, artists from Bristol, the South West and across the UK create and donate original artworks - each no larger than a postcard -...

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Meet the tutors: Emma Burleigh

Learning to draw, paint, print or sculpt isn’t always about rigorous discipline and emulating the work of the great artists throughout history. Self-expression and exploration are equally important, and tapping...

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Welcoming the new President of the Academicians Hamish Young

We are pleased to welcome Hamish Young as the new President of the Academicians. Elected by the body of up to 150 leading artists, Hamish will serve in this key...

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Meet the Tutors: Catherine Knight

The RWA Drawing School, or RWADS for short, is a place to treat yourself, try something new, meet like-minded people, and most importantly, a place where you can learn from...

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In Conversation with Fiona Robinson (PRWA)

Since 2019, President Fiona Robinson PRWA has led this body, successfully navigating the RWA through challenging periods, including the COVID pandemic, capital re-development and a change in executive leadership. Her...

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Reflecting on Fiona Robinson's tenure as President of the Royal West of England Academy

Ren Renwick, Director of the RWA, shares her thoughts on the upcoming changes ot the Presidency of the Royal West of England Academy. Reflecting on outgoing President, Fiona Robinson's tenure...

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