Recent events
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Bill Hare Book Launch
Scottish Artists in an Age of Radical Change 17 September 2022 ‘As a highly readable, yet scholarly introduction to contemporary Scottish art, Hare’s new book will be hard to beat.’ – Alexander Moffat RSA Please join us to celebrate the launch... Read more -
OMOS
Film screening and artist Q&A 1 September 2022 Join us for the opening night of OMOS with a Q&A with the artists: Rhys Hollis, Andrea Baker, Divine Tasinda and Kheanna Walker. OMOS is an exhibition of a new... Read more -
Leon Morrocco
in conversation with Liz Lochhead 25 August 2022 Join us for a lively conversation between artist Leon Morrocco RSA and poet and playwright Liz Lochhead on the occasion of our exhibition Leon Morrocco: Long Road Home. The conversation... Read more -
Hannah Imlach and Tim Sandys
Scotland Small? Discussion 5 July 2022 Join Edward Summerton RSA as he sits down to talk with Hannah Imlach and Tim Sandys about their residencies and exhibition, followed by a Q&A. The discussion will be streamed... Read more -
Fenris Wolf and Ragnar Thorfinn: Act 4
3 July 2022 Fenris Wolf and Ragnar Thorfinn will employ their body of work exhibited in Scotland Small? as props, backdrop, and stage for Fenris Wolf and Ragnar Thorfinn: Act 4. The fourth... Read more -
Orcadia: A Fenris & Ragnar Story
Film Screening & Q&A 2 July 2022 Join Fenris Wolf and Ragnar Thorfinn for the premiere of Glen Thomson’s documentary film Orcadia: A Fenris and Ragnar Story. The screening will be followed with a short discussion and... Read more -
Gallery Discussion Group
1 June 2022 Gain a deeper insight into our Annual Exhibition and the work of Doug Cocker RSA as volunteers Sarah Harwood and Charlie Leeson take us around the galleries and discuss the... Read more -
William Gillies Memorial Lecture - Hockney's Eye
25 May 2022 Join us as Professor Martin Kemp HRSA delivers the Sir William Gillies Memorial Lecture on Hockney. Focusing on the exhibition David Hockney in Perspective, curated by Martin Kemp, Martin Gayford... Read more -
Family Art Afternoon
22 May 2022 Free | Registration required 1 – 4pm After the big success of our Family Art Afternoon during New Contemporaries, we're thrilled to be putting on another event for the Annual... Read more -
Convenor's Gallery Tour
12 May 2022 We are very excited to be staging the Annual Exhibition in the galleries for the first time since 2019. Once again, the exhibition includes the RSA Open and works by... Read more -
Poets on the Attack
A dramatic re-enactment of Hugh MacDiarmid and Hamish Henderson's Folk-Song Flyting 11 May 2022 In 2022 it is 100 years since the name Hugh MacDiarmid first appeared in print. We are pleased to mark the anniversary of one of our Honorary Academicians with a... Read more -
Academy Late
1 April 2022 Experience late night art, music and performances. Enjoy New Contemporaries after dark in the stunning surroundings of the RSA Galleries. Read more -
Family Art Afternoon
27 March 2022 Get creative and join us for art activities inspired by the New Contemporaries Exhibition. Suitable for all ages. Led by artists Rachael Bibby and Ola Rek. Read more -
Gallery Discussion Group
24 March 2022 Led by Sarah Harwood and Charlie Leeson, and exclusive to RSA Friends, these have proved to be both popular and interesting. Read more -
RSA New Contemporaries Promenade
17 March 2022 Enjoy a glass of wine and listen to a selection of exhibiting artists discuss their work, influences and plans for the future as you are guided around the exhibition by Leena Nammari RSA. Read more -
Convenor’s Gallery Tours
2 March 2022 Find out about what lies behind the diverse selection of artworks we have come to expect in RSA New Contemporaries. This year’s Convenor, Marion Smith RSA, will discuss the selection and curation of the exhibition and then lead a tour of her personal highlights. Read more
