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RBSA Drawing Prize 2025
The RBSA Drawing Prize is a celebration of work by artists whose work is rooted in drawing. Following the success of the 2023 Drawing Prize, the 2025 exhibition showcases an enormous variety of drawing practices and artworks, both in 2D and 3D. As a technique prize, entries came from artists working in all styles and media; the only restriction on entry being that the technique used must be drawing.
This is only the second RBSA Drawing Prize to be held and visitors will be both surprised and challenged by the diversity of techniques included. With unconventional and highly contemporary works sitting next to more traditional pieces, the question of how we define drawing will no doubt influence conversations.
This year’s exhibition was selected by:
- Brendan Flynn – RBSA Professor of Art History, Curator, and Lecturer
- Alison Lambert – Internationally renowned figurative artist
- Fiona Robinson PRWA HRSA Hon. RBSA – President of the Royal West of England Academy (RWA)
The following prizes will be awarded:
First Prize £1000
Second Prize £500
Third Prize £250
Under 35 Prize of artists’ materials sponsored by an RBSA Associate
Up to six highly commended certificates will also be awarded.
A fully illustrated catalogue, featuring every work in the show, is available to accompany the exhibition. This is available in our Gallery Shop and online.
Private View: Thursday 29 May 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Artists’ Talks: Saturdays 7 and 21 June 2.00pm – 3.00pm
Exhibition closes: Saturday 28 June 5.00pm
Featured image: Manny Woodard, Saturday Morning