167 Annual Open Exhibition

167 Annual Open Exhibition

29 Sept – 1 Dec 19

Date

29 Sept – 1 Dec 19

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THIS EXHIBITION HAS NOW CLOSED

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The RWA's renowned Annual Open Exhibition returns for its 167th year with a stunning variety of work from emerging and established artists.

This dynamic and varied exhibition invites painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture, installation and mixed media submissions and is a showcase of some of the most exciting artists from across the country and beyond.

All work is for sale, making the Annual Open a perfect opportunity to discover new artists or invest in well-known names. This year we are offering you the chance to browse and buy artworks online. 

Always popular with art lovers, last year’s spectacular exhibition attracted over 10,000 visitors. This year's Annual Open will include work by invited artists Adelaide Damoah and Ryan Mosley as well as the RWA’s own Academicians. 

A selection panel assesses every entry and last year 634 works by 413 artists made it into the final exhibition. This year's selectors include Tim Marlow, art historian and Artistic Director of the RA; Adelaide Damoah, painter and performance artist; John Talbot, art collector and Mark Hudson, award-winning art writer and critic for The Telegraph. Further selectors include RWA Academicians Malcolm Ashman, Dallas Collins, Toni Davey, Stewart Geddes and Leslie Glenn Damhus.

This year, for the first time, we will be opening our galleries late for a special Halloween After Hours event, where you can explore the 167 Annual Open by torchlight! 

Exhibition Tours

Don't miss our Gallery Tours led by a member of the RWA staff or a volunteer. These tours take place every Tuesday within the exhibition dates from 12-12.30pm. Tours are free with an exhibition ticket. 

Artist Information

Submissions for the 167th Annual Open Exhibition have now closed. Click here to find out what happens next!

The RWA as a Charity

The Annual Open reflects the RWA’s ongoing commitment to championing world-class art in the region and creating opportunities for new and emerging talent. Income from submissions is a vital source of support for the RWA, an independent charity (1070163), in order to maintain its historically significant building, present its ambitious programme of exhibitions and deliver creative opportunities for young people and adults across Bristol.

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Opening times

This ticket may be redeemed any day that we are open within the exhibition dates (29 Sep–1 Dec 19).

Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5.30pm
Sunday 11am-5pm
CLOSED Mondays
Last admission 30 minutes before closing. The RWA occasionally closes early for special events. Please call ahead or check the website for details.


Ways to Pay

ONLINE TICKETS: Save over £1 on adult admission tickets by booking online at least 12 hours before your visit. Simply show your email order receipt to reception to gain entry. Please note that each ticket can only be used once. 

RWA ART PASS: The Art Pass allows you to visit any RWA exhibition, as many times as you want, for one whole year. 

ON THE DOOR: 

Adults: £7.95 (includes an 80p donation) £6.95 online
Concessions: £6.75 (includes a 70p donation). Pay on the door
Under 18s/SGS, UoB & UWE students: FREE
RWA Art Pass Holders: FREE Purchase an Art Pass
Friends of the RWA: FREE Join today
National Art Pass holders: 50% discount on ticket price. Pay on the door


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