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Ilayda Akarca and Abbi Bayliss join the RWA as new Trustees
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Abbi Bayliss and Ilayda Akarca as new members of its Board of Trustees. The appointment is supported through the Rising Arts Agency OnBoard programme. The appointments of...
RWA commissions ‘Night Moves’ by award-winning artist Melanie Manchot
Award-winning contemporary artist, Melanie Manchot’s 'Night Moves’ premierers as part of our major summer exhibition, Dance Out.
173 Annual Open: Meet the Selectors
Taking place between 12 September 2026 - 3 January 2027, our Annual Exhibition showcases over 500 contemporary works within our historic galleries. Selection is overseen by a panel of guest experts alongside RWA...
RWA awarded ‘Bristol Legends Award’
The RWA has been awarded the ‘Bristol Legends Award’ as part of the Bristol Life Awards 2026. The Bristol Legends Award is a special recognition category for Bristol-based businesses operating...
Thank you for your support
A huge thank you to everyone who supported our Big Give #ArtsForImpact campaign — whether you donated, shared our story, or cheered us on. Your kindness has taken us to our...
Norman Biddle | In memory
Chair of Trustees, George Ferguson RWA, reflects on the l Norman Biddle, former Chair of RWA following his death earlier this year.