Venue Hire at the RWA

Outside the RWA at night lit up

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The first floor landing is a perfect spot for networking drinks

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A Sound Bath event in the galleries (photo Robert J C Browne)

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Treat your guests to an unforgettable event in the heart of Bristol, set in a magnificent Grade II* listed building with world-class exhibitions as a unique backdrop.

Our spectacular Galleries are available for venue hire throughout the year. By choosing our Kenny Gallery or Main Galleries for your event, you have access to the current Exhibition, our impressive marble landing, and a spacious balcony with views across the historic area of Clifton. Whatever your event, the RWA can provide a truly unique setting.

Our Youngwood Room and Meeting Room on the lower ground floor are well suited to training days, workshops or away-days. You an your guests would be close-by to our new Rest Space for a breakout area, and a tour of the Exhibition can be organised. 

Our spaces are perfect for:

• Receptions or Networking Events for up to 200 people
• Dinners for up to 60 people 
• Meetings or Workshops for up to 15 people
• Filming and Photography Shoots

For further information please contact events@rwa.org.uk

Support the RWA, Bristol's First Art Gallery

The RWA is one of only four Royal Academies of Art in the UK. It is a registered charity which has been self-supporting for over 160 years. By hiring our spaces for an event you are kindly supporting the RWA to inspire people from all backgrounds with art and creativity and to bring great works to the region, often for the first time.