Our Annual Open Exhibition is back for its 171st year, bringing you 600+ artworks from artists in the South West and beyond.
The RWA Annual Open Exhibition is back for its 171st year, bringing you over 600 artworks alongside the work of this year's invited Artist, Rana Begum, RA.
Covering a vast array of media including painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, film, sculpture and architecture, artists range from leading professionals to emerging talent and come from across the UK and beyond.
All works are for sale so come along to get inspired, and maybe even buy something from your new favourite artist.
Day tickets are only £5.45 with your Art Fund card!
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Queen's Road, Bristol, Greater Bristol, BS8 1PX
01179 735129
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Join us in our transformed building from May 2022.
Exclusions and safety measures
Reopening after major refurbishment on 2 May 2022. Facilities now include large new lift; expanded cafe; family-friendly activity space; changing places toilet facility; free-to-access spaces on all floors. Admission charged for major exhibitions; half price for Art Fund members and free for all under 21s and all students.
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