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5 Reasons to Take Part in the RWA Photo Open Exhibition

The RWA Photo Open Exhibition is a unique opportunity for all photographers and photographic artists. Here are five reasons to enter your work by the closing date of Monday 5 December...

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Everyone can make art! Join our free family Scribble and Sketch sessions across Bristol

Why not join one of our free Scribble and Sketch family sessions at a Bristol venue near you?

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Behind the scenes at the 169 Annual Open

A Q&A with the selection panel of the Annual Open Exhibition. It's just over 2 weeks to go until the 169 Annual Open Exhibition and our small team is hard...

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A message from RWA President and RWA Chair of Trustees on the death of Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II

The Royal West of England Academy (RWA) Board, Academicians and staff are united in mourning the passing of our Royal Patron, HM Queen Elizabeth II.   Our Royal status was conferred...

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Eileen Cooper OBE RA accepts Honorary RWA

We are delighted to announce that artist Eileen Cooper OBE RA has accepted an invitation to become an Honorary RWA Academician. Eileen Cooper OBE RA RWA Hon is best known...

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Pewter Casting Workshop with Roma Children and Young People

The RWA has been working with Youth Workers from LPW and Eastside Community Trust to deliver monthly artist-led creative activities for Roma children and young people at Easton Community Centre. ...

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