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Our 2026 Exhibitions
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200th RSA Annual Exhibition
9 May - 14 June 2026 The 200th edition of the Annual Exhibition will be a melting pot of contemporary art from across Scotland and further afield, with all artworks shown side by side in the... -
Barbara Rae
Charting South 21 November 2026 - 24 January 2027 We're thrilled to present a major, new exhibition, Barbara Rae, as a highlight of our bicentenary year. -
Joyce W. Cairns
A Personal Odyssey 1 August - 2 September 2026 A Personal Odyssey will explore the career of acclaimed painter Joyce W. Cairns as part of our 200th anniversary celebrations. -
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Support our bicentenary
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£80 - Postcards, Tote Bag and Print Bundle
Donate and save Receive this bundle, including our RSA postcards, tote bag by Elizabeth Blackadder, a giclée reproduction of Between the Late and Early by Andrew Cranston RSA (Elect), and enjoy savings of... -
£250 - Printmaking and Bookbinding class with Leena Nammari RSA
Saturday 26 September 2026 In this intimate one-day workshop, coinciding with World Cyanotype Day, master printmaker Leena Nammari RSA will teach you on how to create your own cyanotype prints and bind these artworks... -
A Blueprint for Belonging
Make a lasting, personal contribution to the RSA Collection. Spread your donation over 10 months by Direct Debit In 2026, we’re celebrating our bicentenary and 200 years of Scottish Art and Architecture. This milestone also marks the 40th anniversary... -
Become an RSA Friend
RSA Friends enjoy free entry to all our exhibitions, exclusive events, talks and excursions, plus additional benefits.
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Our programme
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The Christmas Show
29 November - 22 December 2025 We are delighted to once again present our annual Christmas Show. Featuring works by our Royal Scottish Academicians, many at affordable prices, the exhibition is a wonderful opportunity to peruse... -
Nature turns
6 December 2025 - 18 January 2026 Bringing together works in painting, print, drawing, photography and sculpture, Nature turns explores calm and solace in the natural world, inviting viewers to contemplate the quiet beauty of the season... -
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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Explore Scottish art
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Fesive Gifting
Christmas cards, publications and the perfect gift for the art lover in your life -
Toby Paterson RSA
Academician Q&A We’re sitting down with our Academicians to discuss their practice, influences and upcoming projects. This month, we're talking to Toby Paterson RSA about the Anderston Centre, the RSA William Littlejohn... -
The RSA welcomes five new Members
30 October 2025 During the last General Assembly meeting, our Members elected five new Academicians: Julie Brook, Anna Geerdes, Moyna Flannigan, Denise Bennetts and Eilidh Henderson.
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Our Location
The Royal Scottish Academy of Art and Architecture, The Mound, Edinburgh, EH2 2EL
Tel: 0131 624 6110
Gallery Opening Hours
Mon to Sat 10 – 5pm, Sun 12 – 5pm
Office hours
Mon to Fri 9:30 – 5pm
