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Spotlight on 173rd Annual Open invited artist, Mohammad Barrangi

Internationally acclaimed artist and former Paralympian Mo Barrangi to showcase new work '1001 Nights' in the 173rd Annual Open. This marks Barrangi's first exhibition in Bristol.

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British Art Show 10: In Conversation with Colin Higginson

In 2006, as part of BAS6, Bristol-based artist Colin Higginson presented work in the Fringe programme. Ahead of BAS10 coming to Bristol in the Summer of 2027 we caught up...

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Spotlight: Young people complete Work Experience for Bronze Arts Award

Our Work Experience programme gives young people aged 14 to 19 the chance to complete a two-week placement at the RWA. Delivered by our Learning and Engagement team, the programme...

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Annual Open Submission Terms and Conditions

In 2024, in response to the continuing evolution of AI technologies, we worked in partnership with artists and academics from a range of disciplines and at varying career stages, to consider a position on AI which informs our terms and...

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Spotlight: Dorcas Casey RWA on her world of magical creatures

Celebration, folk tradition and festival spirit are at the heart of Dorcas Casey’s new work, Mayday. The fabric sculpture hangs from the RWA’s dome for a showstopping welcome into the Dance Out exhibition.  

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In Conversation with Melanie Manchot

Go behind the scenes of 'Night Moves'—Melanie Manchot's new immersive installation at the RWA celebrating the power, rhythm, and reclamation of public space.

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