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Current Exhibitions
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The Artist’s Garden
17 February - 17 March 2024 We are pleased to present The Artist’s Garden in the Academicians’ Gallery this February, an exhibition celebrating the infinite inspiration to be found just beyond the artist’s doorstep. -
Also on view
in the RSA building 1 January - 13 March 2024 Exhibitions by other organisations in the RSA building. -
William Gillies
Modernism and Nation Tour 2 March 2024 - 31 December 2025 Throughout 2024 and 2025 we are pleased to be taking William Gillies: Monument and Nation on tour to nine venues across Scotland, with each exhibition exploring a different different focus.
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Upcoming Exhibitions
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RSA New Contemporaries 2024
30 March - 24 April 2024 RSA New Contemporaries represents the Royal Scottish Academy's commitment to supporting and promoting emerging artists and architects in Scotland. Now in its fifteenth year, this 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. -
Between the Lines
30 March - 5 May 2024 An exhibition exploring formal approaches within the practices of Royal Scottish Academicians. -
Version Galore
All Art comes from other Art 30 March - 24 April 2024 An exhibition of artwork by third year Edinburgh College of Art students in response to the Royal Scottish Academy’s Collections.
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Events
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Friends Excursion
Arthur Watson, Fergus Purdie and Afternoon Tea at Cromlix 29 February 2024 Set off on an artistic excursion with Academicians Arthur Watson PPRSA and Fergus Purdie RSA, featuring an exclusive tour of their studios nestled within a brilliant building designed by Fergus... -
RSA Collections Visit
19 March 2024 Please note: Our RSA Collections Visit has been postponed, and will now take place on Tuesday 19 March. We will be in touch with all ticket holders directly with further... -
Diploma Talk
Paul Stallan RSA (Elect) with Sandy Wood 21 March 2024 Paul Stallan RSA (Elect) is the acclaimed director of Stallan-Brand architects. With a rich background in architecture and a portfolio boasting award-winning projects, Stallan brings a unique perspective to the...
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Past Exhibitions
Explore our recent exhibitions programme-
After Gillies
3 February - 3 March 2024 Continuing our celebration of Sir William Gillies RA RSA (1898-1973) we are delighted to present an exhibition exploring Gillies’ enduring influence on the current Membership of the Royal Scottish Academy. -
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. -
The Christmas Show
25 November - 21 December 2023 We are delighted to once again present our Christmas Show. -
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. -
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). -
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 -
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. -
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.
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