The RWA is the UK’s only regional Royal Academy of Art.

It was recently described by Sir Nicholas Serota (Chair of Arts Council England and former Tate Director) as one of the most beautiful galleries in the country.  Exhibitions of world-class art on loan from national and international galleries are shown alongside work by contemporary artists, creating a stimulating contrast between past and present.

Artforms available

  • Drawing
  • Installation
  • Mixed Media
  • New Media
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Print
  • Sculpture

Visit us

Royal West of England Academy, Queens Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1PX

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Loans Available

  • £100 to £2,500 – 10 months
  • £2,500 to £25,000 – 10 months

Accessibility

  • - Accessible facilities
  • - Accessible Lifts
  • - Audio guides available
  • - Hearing loops
  • - Large print guides available
  • - Wheelchair access/ step-free access
  • - Wheelchair or mobility scooter provision

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Get in touch via email kate.foster@rwa.org.uk

Telephone 01179730938

Website www.rwa.org.uk

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