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Friends Exhibition 2026 - why take part?
Every two years, the Friends curate an exhibition spotlighting the talent of our artist members. Submissions are now open for the March 2026 show. Want to know more? Read our interview...
What to expect from a Writing Day with Helen Gordon, author of 'The Meteorites'
The RWA has partnered with national creative writing charity, Arvon, to bring a new avenue for creative exploration to the Drawing School. Accompanying each new season of programmes is a Writing Day, a workshop that will use the...
Artist Spotlight: Kate Bernstein on conversations with the past
Bound in rich shades of blue, red and gold, Measuring the Heavens (2020) is a work by book artist and printmaker Kate Bernstein. The beauty of this piece is that...
Making Connections: Bringing Science and Art Together
For our newest exhibition, Cosmos: The Art of Observing Space, we worked in partnership with Venturers' Academy to devise a series of workshops that explored science and art.
Remembering Dee Smart
The RWA is saddened to hear of the passing of Dee Smart, RWA (hon) and former member of our Senior leadership team. To mark her life, RWA Academician Paul Gough ...
Remembering Martin Parr, Honorary RWA Academician
A reflection on the life and career of Martin Parr by British fine art photographer and RWA Academician, Barry Cawston