Exhibitions

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 (Elect), spanning a range of projects from the last two decades, including some never before shown in the UK. Read more

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 Christmas gifts or acquire a new work for your own collection. Read more

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. Read more

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 sixteen architects, all of whom formerly worked at the Edinburgh practice of Richard Murphy Architects and have since gone on to establish their own successful practices. Read more

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 heart of Edinburgh. Read more

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 Academy’s grand Neoclassical galleries. Read more

Chaos & Control

Printmaking in Scotland Now 27 June - 26 July 2026 This timely survey exhibition will explore the contribution of printmaking to the landscape of contemporary art in Scotland. Read more

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. Read more

This 26

Contemporary Scottish Art and the Academy 12 September - 11 October 2026 This 26 will look 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. Read more

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. Read more