Kathryn’s work focuses on perceptions and making the viewer question what they think they see and what they actually see. The approach Kathryn uses to do this is to use collage and photomontage to create images that may at first appear normal, but as the elements are taken out of their original context and then...
The Richthofen Panels The Richthofen Panels are not simply a commemoration of a Great War flying ace; nor an acknowledgement of those Australian forces on the ground below him who brought his killing spree to an end but who were erased from the official account on political grounds. Rather, the project is a tribute to...
Tanya Kozin is a figurative painter, sculptor and art tutor working from life in a variety of media in the West Midlands. With parents who were professional Russian/Ukrainian artists and tutors, she has benefitted from studying both in traditional and contemporary schools of art, including an MA from BIAD. Tanya’s portraits aim to capture both...
An open media exhibition of contemporary work. The RBSA Prize Exhibition is a biennial celebration of creativity and innovation showcasing work in at the cutting edge of contemporary art. Welcoming work from both established and emerging artists from around the world, this all media exhibition includes artwork created using an exciting range of artforms and...
Join us in the Gallery from 2 - 3pm for an artists' talk from some of the artists participating in the RBSA Prize 2024. Artists will be talking about their artistic practice and the work in the show. Featured image: Richard Baker, French Blue Chair
Join RBSA Associate Philip Singleton for an RBSA walking history tour of Birmingham City Centre. Starting in New Street on the site of previous RBSA Galleries, the tour will weave its way through the city, stopping at sites significant to the history of the RBSA on the way. During the walk you will learn about...
Shape Shift is an exhibition to celebrate the sculpture of the Midlands’ leading sculpture group, the Shapeshifters. Established in 1989, and working in Selly Oak and Dudley, the Shapeshifters has a diverse membership encompassing different levels of skill, from novice carvers to professional-level sculptors and makers. A variety of sculptural styles and media will be...
Founded in 1879, the Birmingham Art Circle has strong links with the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists, and many of its artists are also members of the RBSA. The Birmingham Art Circle Annual Exhibition showcases a wide range of artworks by established practising artists, working in a range of media. The pieces exhibited include printworks,...
For the Culture is an exhibition that features work from established and emerging artists that responded to the theme. For Deborette Clarke and Janet Douglas, the curators behind Greenwood Presents, For the Culture embodies who they are and what they stand for; it is part of their DNA or roots of origin. The exhibition brings...
Cut and Fold Workshop with Clare Pentlow ARBSA - Learning about the potential of paper through cutting and folding. We’ll be looking at geometric folding creating architectural forms and structures, whilst also gaining an insight into how Clare creates her own unique more organic designs. A day of two halves learning about different techniques with...
Painting Landscapes in Oils Workshop with Andrew Barrowman ARBSA Learn new skills in a supportive and enjoyable environment alongside others of a similar ability, with hands-on advice and tips from the tutor. You will use the ‘alla prima’ technique where the painting is done wet into wet in one session - ‘first time’. The course...
Introduction to Linoprinting Workshop with Eric Gaskell RBSA. Eric is a professional printmaker and in this workshop he will help guide you through the steps; from drawing, (what images work for print?), cutting, (which areas do you need to leave?), proofing to the final print. Making careful cuts in a piece of Lino, inking the...
