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Our programme
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So Many Summers
2 August - 7 September 2025 Borrowing its title from a poem by Norman MacCaig, So Many Summers invites viewers into a season of visual reflection, celebrating the many moods of a Scottish summer. -
William Gillies
Modernism and Nation Tour 2 March 2024 - 31 December 2025 Throughout 2024 and 2025 we are pleased to be taking William Gillies: Modernism and Nation on tour to nine venues across Scotland. Each venue will have its own unique flavour.
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Upcoming Events
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Book Signing with Dame Barbara Rae RSA
27 August 2025 Join Dame Barbara Rae RSA for an exclusive evening celebrating her new eponymous publication, charting her long and successful career as a redoubtable travelling artist. -
RSA Collections Visit
Exclusively for RSA Friends 4 September 2025 Gain a deeper understanding of the Academy's history and insight into our current research projects. Book tickets Enjoy a rare behind the scenes look at our Nationally-Recognised Collection which contains... -
2026 First Look
25 September 2025 Join us for an exclusive preview of our 200th anniversary programme and get a sneak peek at what’s in store for 2026.
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Explore Scottish art
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Elizabeth Blackadder
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RSA200
200 years of Scottish art Support our bicentenary To honour our 200th Anniversary in 2026, we’re delivering a programme of exhibitions, talks, performances and special events across Scotland. We’re teaming up with national and local...
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RSA News
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Winner announced for the 2025 RSA MacRobert Art Award for Painting
23 July 2025 We are delighted to announce that Edinburgh based artist Mark H Lawrence has received the 2025 RSA MacRobert Art Award for Painting. -
Winners announced for three of our major funding awards
17 July 2025 We are delighted to announce that Toby Paterson RSA (Elect), Jessica Kirkpatrick and Lorna McIntosh RSA have each received one of our 2025 awards. -
Introducing the 2026 RSA New Contemporaries
24 June 2025 Every year a panel of our Academicians visit degree shows across Scotland to select the most exciting emerging talent for RSA New Contemporaries. After a tough few weeks of judging,...
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