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RBSA Watercolour Prize 2025
The first RBSA Watercolour Prize for over a decade celebrates work created using water-based media; including watercolour, ink, gouache, and acrylic paint.
Despite early use as a medium in its own right, historically watercolour was most often used by artists for sketching, employed in preparation for final works completed in oils.
The medium finally gained recognition as an independent, mature painting medium in the 18th century, and today water-based media has achieved parity with oil paint.
This exhibition includes traditional and contemporary water-based works, by artists from all around the world.
This year’s exhibition was selected by:
- Chris Myers PPRI RBA – President of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour (2022 – 2025)
- Glenn Ibbitson VPRWSW RBSA – Vice President of the Royal Watercolour Society of Wales
- Lesley Samms – Founder/MD Pure Arts Group
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.
All prizes have been sponsored by the Birmingham Watercolour Society.
A fully illustrated catalogue, featuring every work in the show, will be available to accompany the exhibition. This will be available in our Gallery Shop and online.
Private View: Thursday 7 August 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Meet the Artists: Saturdays 16 August and 6 September 2.00pm – 3.00pm
Exhibition closes: Saturday 13 September 5.00pm
Featured image: Lawrence Green ARBSA, Cley Postholder