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Our programme
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The 200th Annual Exhibition
of the Royal Scottish Academy 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... -
Far Afield
9 May - 14 June 2026 Artworks by Royal Scottish Academicians created on location and through travel.
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RSA 200: Our 2026 Exhibitions
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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. -
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. -
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. -
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RSA200: Celebrating Together
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RSA200: What's on this April
April brings with it a vibrant programme of exhibitions, events and celebrations across Scotland and beyond. From emerging artistic voices in New Contemporaries to special bicentenary exhibitions by celebrated Academicians,... -
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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In Conversation: James Geurts and Dr. Aaron Gronstal
11 May 2026 Join James Geurts, an invited artist at the 200th RSA Annual Exhibition, for an exciting conversation with Dr. Aaron Gronstal, astrobiologist and communicator with NASA’s Astrobiology Program. -
RSA200: Big Birthday Party
The 200th RSA Annual Exhibition 27 May 2026 Join us as we celebrate 200 years of the Royal Scottish Academy with a Big Birthday Party at the RSA! -
Geology Walk with Dr Angus Miller
23 May - 8 June 2026 Inspired by In Time, Annie Cattrell RSA's curated element of the 200th Annual Exhibition, we invite you to join a walking tour led by local geologist Dr Angus Miller. Book... -
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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RSA News
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The RSA stands in solidarity with Trongate 103
The Royal Scottish Academy of Art and Architecture stands in solidarity with our friends, partners and colleagues in Trongate 103. -
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... -
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.
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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
