Exhibitions

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 Academy’s grand Neoclassical galleries. Read more

Chaos & Control

Printmaking in Scotland Now 27 June - 26 July 2026 This timely survey exhibition will explore the contribution of printmaking to the landscape of contemporary art in Scotland. Read more

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. Read more

This 26

Contemporary Scottish Art and the Academy 12 September - 11 October 2026 This 26 will look at the recent history of the RSA’s artist opportunity programme, presenting works by 26 artists, one selected for each year of this century so far. Read more

200 Years

17 October - 15 November 2026 Taking cue from the 200th anniversary of our founding, 200 Years will celebrate the rich history of Scottish art in all its forms. Read more