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RBSA Gallery

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The Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (RBSA) is an artist-led charity which supports artists and promotes engagement with the visual arts through a range of exhibitions, workshops, and events.

02/06/2026

Open for applications on our website is Next Generation RBSA, a programme for emerging artists who would like the opportunity to be awarded a free three-year membership of the RBSA.

Whether or not you have an arts education, if you are an emerging artist committed to making art, who would like to immerse yourself in Gallery and Society activities, we want to hear from you.

This free to enter call is open to all emerging artists, no matter your age. All we ask is that you have a developed practice and would like access to a wealth of opportunities.

Full details, the application pack, and application form can be found on our website, https://rbsa.org.uk/call-for-entries/next-generation-rbsa-2026/ The deadline for submissions is Tuesday 7 July 4.00pm.

Image: Leavon Bowman ARBSA, Eclipsed

28/05/2026

As always, we are enormously grateful to Judd Medical for continuing to sponsor prizes for our exhibitions.

It is also always a pleasure to welcome Sam, pictured here with our Director, Rachel, and Zac to the Gallery to see the prize winning works, this time from Nic Dillon and JR Root.

As a charity, the RBSA is only able to do its incredible work of supporting artists and promoting the visual arts thanks to benefactors such as Judd Medical. Thanks also to the GMC Trust for their continued support.

26/05/2026

The call for entries for the RBSA Prize 2026 is now open for submissions on our website.

The biennial RBSA Prize celebrates creativity and innovation by promoting work at the cutting edge of contemporary art. While this call is open to artists based locally, nationally, and internationally, we encourage those with more contemporary practices to submit work, allowing the RBSA to shine a light on work that is pushing boundaries. All styles and media are eligible, and we invite entries from both established and emerging artists.

The following prizes will be awarded:

First Prize £1000
Second Prize £500
Third Prize £250
Up to six highly commended certificates will also be awarded

The deadline for entries is Tuesday 11 August at 4.00pm and the exhibition will run from Thursday 1 - Saturday 31 October. To enter, visit our website https://rbsa.org.uk/call-for-entries/rbsa-prize-2026-open-contemporary/

Image: Ruiya Xu, Entropy

22/05/2026

Join us on Thursday 18 June from 6.00pm for the Preview Evening of the RBSA Summer Show 2026.

Just over 200 artworks will be on display across all three floors of the Gallery and, as always, refreshments will be available.

Prizes and speeches will take place at 7.00pm, with the show being opened by RBSA President Ed Isaacs.

See you there!

Image: Deborah Bird, Grunta Pool Aerial

21/05/2026

A different art form was on display last night as Aston Villa tore up the pitch against Freiburg to bring home the Europa League.

Birmingham really is the best city in the country, we're so proud of the team!

Enjoy the parade everyone!

20/05/2026

Incoming!

The RBSA Summer Show 2026 exhibition catalogue is well under way, keep an eye on your inboxes tomorrow for selection emails, good luck everyone!

19/05/2026

If you'd like to kick start your own art collection, then our new show, the RBSA Membership Small Works Exhibition, could be the perfect place to begin.

Every piece in this show is priced at £500 or under and there is a gem waiting just for you.

The exhibition runs for four weeks and closes on Saturday 13 June at 5.00pm.

15/05/2026

Tomorrow is your final day to see Textures and Rhythms, our absolutely gorgeous exhibition from Alison Holt and Jaci Hogan.

The show is a wonderful collaboration by the artists, showcasing Alison's incredible freehand embroidery landscapes and Jaci's amazing pastel seascapes.

The exhibition closes at 5.00pm and is certainly not to be missed.

13/05/2026

The RBSA Summer Workshop programme 2026 runs from 18 - 29 August, and comprises 10 wonderful art and craft sessions suitable for adults of all abilities and experience levels.

All of our workshops are led by professional artists and are designed so that students can enjoy one-to-one tuition, in-depth demonstrations, and group tutoring, all at a relaxed and comfortable pace.

This summer's programme includes:

Summer Botanicals in Watercolour with
Urban Sketching in the Jewellery Quarter with
Cut and Fold - Exploring Paper with
Ghalamzani Metal Engraving with .ghahramanpouri
Drawing Portraits with
Lino Reduction with
Leaded Panel Stained-Glass with
Madhubani Folk Art with
Life Drawing Studio with Paul Bartlett RBSA
Character Heads in Clay with

Full details and purchase details can be found on our website https://rbsa.org.uk/workshops/, alternatively you can book by calling the Gallery. Places are strictly limited so make sure you don't miss out and book today!

12/05/2026

We are delighted to announce Next Generation RBSA, a programme for emerging artists who would like the opportunity to be awarded a free three-year membership of the RBSA.

Whether or not you have an arts education, if you are an emerging artist committed to making art, who would like to immerse yourself in Gallery and Society activities, we want to hear from you.

This free to enter call is open to all emerging artists, no matter your age. All we ask is that you have a developed practice and would like access to a wealth of opportunities.

Full details, the application pack, and application form can be found on our website, https://rbsa.org.uk/call-for-entries/next-generation-rbsa-2026/

The deadline for submissions is Tuesday 7 July 4.00pm.

Image: Hannah Rollason ARBSA, Don't Let Go

Address

4 Brook Street
Birmingham
B31SA

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	10:30am - 5pm
Thursday	10:30am - 5pm
Friday	10:30am - 5pm
Saturday	10:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+441212364353

Website

http://www.rbsa.org.uk/

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