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Current Exhibitions
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The 200th Annual Exhibition
of the Royal Scottish Academy 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... -
Far Afield
9 May - 14 June 2026 Artworks by Royal Scottish Academicians created on location and through travel.
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Upcoming Exhibitions
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Chaos and 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. -
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. -
Our 2026 Exhibitions
Celebrating 200 Years of Scottish Art and Architecture Find out more about our bicentenary exhibitions programme We’re marking our bicentenary with our biggest exhibitions programme ever. Expect major solo shows with RSA members past and present, a bumper Annual Exhibition and fresh takes on our collection.
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Events
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RSA200: Big Birthday Party
The 200th RSA Annual Exhibition 27 May 2026 Join us as we celebrate 200 years of the Royal Scottish Academy with a Big Birthday Party at the RSA! -
Geology Walk with Dr Angus Miller
8 June 2026 Inspired by In Time, Annie Cattrell RSA's curated element of the 200th Annual Exhibition, we invite you to join a walking tour led by local geologist Dr Angus Miller. Book... -
Relief Printing with Ade Adesina RSA
Academician's Masterclass | RSA x Edinburgh Printmakers 4 - 5 July 2026 Join Ade Adesina RSA to create a series of striking images with this simple yet powerful print medium. -
Mokuhanga and Japanese Papermaking with Elspeth Lamb and Alison Newman
Academician's Masterclass | RSA x Edinburgh Printmakers 17 - 19 July 2026 Discover Japanese papermaking and Mokuhanga woodblock printing in this unique three-day workshop developed by Elspeth Lamb RSA and Alison Newman. This masterclass is part of a new collaboration between the... -
Cut Away Edinburgh with Robbie Bushe RSA
Academician’s Masterclass 15 - 16 August 2026 Join acclaimed Scottish artist Robbie Bushe RSA to create your own staged worlds filled with figures, actions and events unfolding across a single composition. -
Archiving Architecture with Bronwen Sleigh RSA
Academician's Masterclass | RSA x Edinburgh Printmakers 21 - 23 August 2026 In this unique masterclass, you’ll create printed works in response to Scotland’s architecture, led by printmaker Bronwen Sleigh RSA. -
Gelli Plate Printmaking with Alfons Bytautas RSA
Academician’s Masterclass 5 September 2026 Join renowned Scottish painter and printmaker Alfons Bytautas RSA to create monotype prints using Gelli plates. -
Accordion Artist’s Books with Alfons Bytautas RSA
Academician’s Masterclass 3 October 2026 Join renowned Scottish painter and printmaker Alfons Bytautas RSA to create your own artist’s book. -
Fragments to Fiction with Robbie Bushe RSA
Academician’s Masterclass 14 - 15 January 2027 Join acclaimed Scottish artist Robbie Bushe RSA to create layered works that develop narratives through selection and recombination. An Early Bird Discount is available for bookings made over 1 month...
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Past Exhibitions
Explore our recent exhibitions programme-
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... -
David Evans
Sunday, 5pm 21 March - 26 April 2026 The Academicians’ Gallery is pleased to present a selection of works by David Evans RSA (1942–2020). -
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. -
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 seventeen architects, all of whom formerly worked at the... -
Modern Miniatures
17 January - 8 March 2026 Small scale works by Royal Scottish Academicians. -
Nature turns
6 December 2025 - 18 January 2026 Bringing together works in painting, print, drawing, photography and sculpture, Nature turns explores calm and solace in the natural world, inviting viewers to contemplate the quiet beauty of the season... -
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... -
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, spanning a range of projects from the last two decades, including some never...
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