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Current Exhibitions
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RSA New Contemporaries 2026
28 March - 22 April 2026 Now in its seventeenth year, RSA New Contemporaries offers a unique opportunity to see some of the most promising emerging talent in Scotland in one single, large-scale exhibition in the... -
David Evans
Sunday, 5pm 21 March - 26 April 2026 The Academicians’ Gallery is pleased to present a selection of works by David Evans RSA (1942–2020).
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Upcoming 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... -
Our 2026 Exhibitions
Celebrating 200 Years of Scottish Art and Architecture Find out more about our bicentenary exhibitions programme We’re marking our bicentenary with our biggest exhibitions programme ever. Expect major solo shows with RSA members past and present, a bumper Annual Exhibition and fresh takes on our collection.
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Events
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Artist’s Tour
Explore New Contemporaries with the exhibitors and Leena Nammari RSA 10 April 2026 Join us in the galleries after-hours for a tour of New Contemporaries 2026. -
Academy Late
17 April 2026 Experience New Contemporaries after dark and enjoy an unforgettable night of live music, powerful performances and artwork from Scotland’s boldest rising stars. -
Relief Printing with Ade Adesina RSA
Academician's Masterclass | RSA x Edinburgh Printmakers 4 - 5 July 2026 Join Ade Adesina RSA to create a series of striking images with this simple yet powerful print medium. -
Mokuhanga and Japanese Papermaking with Elspeth Lamb and Alison Newman
Academician's Masterclass | RSA x Edinburgh Printmakers 17 - 19 July 2026 Discover Japanese papermaking and Mokuhanga woodblock printing in this unique three-day workshop developed by Elspeth Lamb RSA and Alison Newman. This masterclass is part of a new collaboration between the... -
Archiving Architecture with Bronwen Sleigh RSA
Academician's Masterclass | RSA x Edinburgh Printmakers 21 - 23 August 2026 In this unique masterclass, you’ll create printed works in response to Scotland’s architecture, led by printmaker Bronwen Sleigh RSA.
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Past Exhibitions
Explore our recent exhibitions programme-
Origin Stories
24 January - 8 March 2026 Origin Stories will explore the web of artistic relationships that have manifested through the evolution of art teaching in Scotland over the last 200 years. -
Generation
24 January - 8 March 2026 Curated by Richard Murphy RSA OBE, Generation will explore the idea of the architectural family tree, bringing together the work of seventeen architects, all of whom formerly worked at the... -
Modern Miniatures
17 January - 8 March 2026 Small scale works by Royal Scottish Academicians. -
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... -
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... -
Toby Paterson
A Short Guide to Towns Without a Past 24 October - 23 November 2025 The Academicians’ Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of works by Glasgow-based artist Toby Paterson RSA, spanning a range of projects from the last two decades, including some never... -
George Macpherson
Ceòl na Tìr-dhàimh | The Music of Home 13 September - 15 October 2025 The Academicians’ Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of selected works by the renowned Scottish artist George Macpherson RSA (1935 - 2018). -
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.
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