Next Generation RBSA 2026
September 1 - September 12
The Next Generation RBSA programme is triennial opportunity open to early-career visual artists based within easy reach of the RBSA Gallery in Birmingham. Through the programme, the Society is offering a small number of artists the opportunity to enjoy the benefits a three-year free membership of the Society.
In contrast to the Society’s previous Graduate Artists programme, this new scheme reflects the multitude of ways in which people begin their artistic journeys, and the Society actively encouraged self-taught artists to apply for the programme, alongside those who have completed arts-related courses at university.
The Next Generation RBSA Exhibition comprises work by applicants who, following interviews, were selected to show a collection of their artwork. From this group, those chosen by the RBSA Council will be offered full Membership benefits, including multiple exhibition opportunities at the RBSA Gallery each year, a solo show space, expert guidance and tutoring, inclusion in Society activities, and valuable invitations to networking events. They will achieve the prestige of having NGRBSA letters after their name for the duration of their tenure and, at the end of the three years, will be supported in completing an application to become part of the Society’s Membership.
Visitors to the exhibition will be able to view prospective Next Generation artists’ work and read their statements prior to the Council selecting the first cohort of Next Generation RBSA Artists.
Exhibition closes: Saturday 12 September 5.00pm
Image: Ross McCormick, An Act Of Contention