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Our programme
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Modern Miniatures
17 January - 8 March 2026 Small scale works by Royal Scottish Academicians. -
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...
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RSA 200: 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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RSA200: Celebrating Together
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RSA200: What’s on this February
We’ve got another jam-packed month of exhibitions and events planned to celebrate RSA200. Whether you’re revisiting favourites or discovering something new, here’s what’s on this February. -
Celebrating Together
From the Highlands and Islands to the Borders, more than 100 cultural organisations across Scotland and beyond are coming together -
Moving Image Programme
Curated by Ronald Forbes RSA to showcase moving image work by Academicians and RSA award winners
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Upcoming Events
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Origin Stories: Jessica Harrison, Jake Harvey and Stuart Mackenzie
In Conversation 19 February 2026 Join RSA's Head of Collections Sandy Wood in the RSA galleries as he hosts a dicussion with Academicians Jessica Harrison, Jake Harvey and Stuart Mackenzie. -
Origin Stories: Lennox Dunbar, Rosalind Lawless and Gray's School of Art
In Conversation 26 February 2026 Join RSA's Head of Collections Sandy Wood in the RSA galleries as he hosts a discussion with Lennox Dunbar RSA and Rosalind Lawless. Book now The artists will both delve... -
Lineage
Hosted by Richard Murphy RSA 4 March 2026 Richard Murphy RSA convenes a group of architects who all previously worked in his studio and have since gone on to establish their own practices. -
Academy Late
Our closing celebration for RSA New Contemporaries 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.
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Explore Scottish art
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Elizabeth Blackadder's Cats
RSA Collections Dame Elizabeth Blackadder RSA is known for exploring many different themes within her work, one of the most popular being her feline friends. -
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
