This 26: Contemporary Scottish Art and the Academy

Free entry | Building accessibility
Mon to Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm
RSA Lower Galleries

Every year we support hundreds of artists through awards, residencies, exhibitions and scholarships. Since the start of this century, the Academy has given over £5.5 million to artists, many of whom have used the financial support as a springboard for professional success and artistic acclaim.

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Curated by Edward Summerton RSA and Amy Cameron, This 26 looks 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.

Exhibitors: Emilia Evans-Munton (2026), Madeleine Marg (2025), Ammna Sheikh (2024), Aqsa Arif (2023), Tayo Adekunle (2022), Hannah Lim (2021), Lola Stong-Brett (2020), Plum Cloutman (2019), Cassia Dodman (2018), Timo Aho (2017), Guy Titterington (2016), Paloma Proudfoot (2015), Alicia Bruce (2014), Kate Fahey (2013), Aimée Henderson (2012), Paul Rooney (2011), Rachel Maclean RSA (Elect) (2010), Erica Eyres (2009), Mary Ramsden (2008), Ellen Macdonald (2007), Lindsay Sekulowicz (2006), Heather Ross (2005), Mairi Gillies (2004), Sarah Forrest (2003), Craig Coulthard (2002), Emily Speed (2001)

Banner image: Aqsa Arif, Spinning Sun Spells a new Shore (detail), 2026, textile hanging, reactive print on velvet, trim, tassels