Exhibitions

William Gillies

Modernism and Nation 9 December 2023 - 28 January 2024 The Royal Scottish Academy are pleased to present Modernism and Nation, a major exhibition exploring the life and work of Sir William Gillies RSA. Read more

RSA Christmas Pop-up Shop

7 - 22 December 2023 Explore printmaking, publications and greetings cards in our Christmas Pop-up Shop Read more

The Christmas Show

25 November - 21 December 2023 We are delighted to once again present our Christmas Show. Read more

Henry Kondracki

Joie de Vivre 21 October - 19 November 2023 This autumn the Academicians' Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of new paintings by Henry Kondracki RSA. Read more

In Residence

New work from RSA Residencies for Scotland Artists 23 September - 5 November 2023 This autumn we are delighted to showcase four artists supported by our Residencies for Scotland programme.

Exhibitors: Aqsa Arif | Fionn Duffy | Katie Hallam | Rhona Warwick Paterson Read more

Graeme Todd

The Dream Lasted Well Into The Evening 23 September - 5 November 2023 This autumn we are pleased to present an exhibition of work by Academician Graeme Todd (1962 – 2022). Read more

Frank Pottinger

Landscape Plotted and Pieced 16 September - 15 October 2023 The Academicians' Gallery is pleased to present Landscapes Plotted and Pieced, an exhibition of work by Frank Pottinger RSA (1932 – 2022), a renowned sculptor and printmaker. Read more

A Journey Shared

Elizabeth Blackadder and John Houston 29 July - 10 September 2023 This summer, we’re pleased to present A Journey Shared, a major exhibition exploring the lives and work of Dame Elizabeth Blackadder RSA and John Houston RSA. Read more

Menagerie

Beasts Real and Imagined 24 June - 20 July 2023 The Academicians' Gallery is pleased to present Menagerie: Beasts Real and Imagined. Read more

Elemental

Recent RSA Residencies for Scotland Artists 24 June - 23 July 2023 Exhibitors: Victoria Crowe RSA | Siobhan McLaughlin | Calum Wallis | Jamie Wardrop

This summer we are pleased to present a selection new work by artists supported by our Residencies for Scotland programme. The exhibiting artists all share a strong connection with the landscape and reference its ever-changing elements in their work. Read more

Reveal

Three Contemporary Artists respond to Dürer's Apocalypse and Goya’s Los Caprichos 24 June - 23 July 2023 Rowan Dahl | Alan Grieve | Derrick Guild RSA
Blackie House Museum & Library

An exhibition of works by three contemporary artists inspired by Albrecht Dürer’s Apocalypse and Goya’s Los Caprichos. Read more

RSA Schools Art Award 2023

12 June - 23 July 2023 The RSA Schools Art Award, established in 1986, is a celebration of student creativity in Scotland. The competition invites entries from all secondary schools across the country and awards prizes to exceptional works that display originality and technical skill. Read more

Observed from Life

6 May - 11 June 2023 The Academicians' Gallery presents Observed from Life, an exhibition of artworks by Royal Scottish Academicians concerned with portraying the human figure. Artworks by Willie Rodger, Robbie Bushe, Adrian Wiszniewski, Joyce W. Cairns, Jennifer McRae, Doug Cocker and George Donald will be on view among many others. View the exhibition online Read more

The 197th RSA Annual Exhibition

6 May - 11 June 2023 The RSA Annual Exhibition is the largest and longest-running exhibition of contemporary art in Scotland. Now in its 197th year, the exhibition provides a platform for contemporary painting, sculpture, film, printmaking, photography and installation, alongside work by some of the country’s leading architects. Read more

RSA New Contemporaries 2023

18 March - 16 April 2023 RSA New Contemporaries represents the Royal Scottish Academy's commitment to supporting and promoting emerging artists and architects in Scotland. Now in its fourteenth year, the exhibition offers a unique opportunity to see some of the most promising talent in Scotland in one single, large-scale exhibition in the heart of Edinburgh. Showcasing 57 graduates selected from the 2021 degree presentations, the exhibition is a brilliant overview of the current outlook of emerging Scottish art and architecture. Read more

Borders Art Fair

17 - 19 March 2023 The Royal Scottish Academy is delighted to be guest curating the Spotlight Area at this year's Borders Art Fair, featuring artworks by Academicians including George Donald, Kate Downie, Joyce W. Cairns, Paul Furneaux and Henry Kondracki. Friday 17 March 10am - 4pm Saturday 18 March 10am - 5pm Sunday 19... Read more

Ronald Forbes

The Everyman Variations 11 March - 16 April 2023 Please note that due to the PCS strike, this exhibition will be closed on Wednesday 15 March. The exhibition will be open as usual on Thursday 16 March. The art of Ronald Forbes RSA forms a narrative around the way we see and understand the world. On the recent publication... Read more

John Byrne

Selected Prints 16 February - 5 March 2023 The Academicians' Gallery is pleased to present a showcase of recent and historic limited edition prints by John Byrne RSA. Standing apart from artistic movements and trends, John Byrne RSA’s work is often characterised by its narrative threads and macabre themes. Drawing on both memories and the imaginary, his limited... Read more

William Littlejohn

In New Light 14 January - 12 February 2023 Academicians' Gallery, RSA Lower Galleries | Free entry Entry via Princes Street entrance, stair-free access at rear (please ask a member of door staff) Mon to Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm View the exhibition online Renowned for his exquisite watercolours and collages, William Littlejohn RSA (1929-2006) left the contents of his... Read more