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SUMMARY:RBSA Portrait Prize 2026
DESCRIPTION:THIS EXHIBITION OPENS ON TUESDAY 5 MAY AT 6.00PM. \nThe RBSA Portrait Prize\, last held in 2024\, is a celebration of portraiture\, one of the oldest artistic genres in existence. \nThroughout history\, portraits have been employed as a way of immortalising a person or group\, and preserving their appearance for future generations. No other type of painting can give such insights into social and cultural history\, and portraits allow us the unique gift of being able to connect with individuals\, both living and dead. Indeed\, the importance and popularity of portraiture remain undiminished today. \nMore recently\, portraits have been used to express more abstract themes\, including the emotions or the state of the inner-self\, without necessarily focusing on physical likeness. Greats such as Van Gogh\, Kahlo\, Picasso\, Bacon\, and Rembrandt all documented emotional turbulence in powerful self-portraits. \nThe RBSA Portrait Prize is open to established and emerging artists working in any media\, including photography and digital art\, and entries come from both UK based and international artists. \nThis year’s exhibition is selected by: \nBrian Bishop – Senior Lecturer in Fine Art and Course Director for BA (Hons) in Fine Art\, Birmingham School of Art\nAnthony Connolly RP – President\, Royal Society of Portrait Painters\nDr Hannah Higham – Head of Collections\, Royal Academy of Arts \nThe following prizes will be awarded: \nFirst Prize: £1000 sponsored by GMC Trust\nSecond Prize: £500 Anne Judd Award\nThird Prize: £250 sponsored by Judd Medical\nUp to six highly commended certificates will be awarded \nPreview Evening: Tuesday 5 May 6.00pm – 8.00pm\nExhibition closes: Saturday 13 June 5.00pm \nImage: Francine Brown\, Dorothea: Gift Of God (detail)
URL:https://rbsa.org.uk/event/rbsa-portrait-prize-2026/
LOCATION:Gallery 2
CATEGORIES:Forthcoming
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SUMMARY:RBSA Small Works Exhibition 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Small Works Exhibition is a unique show from the Society’s Membership\, intended as a starting point for those visitors wishing to embark upon building an art collection. \nAll of the work included in the exhibition is no larger than 45cm\, and everything is priced at £500 and under\, making the work highly affordable. \nThe artworks on display come from RBSA Members\, Associates\, and Graduate Artists\, and demonstrate the breadth of techniques and approaches employed by the Society’s artists. With an ever growing Membership\, contemporary pieces sit next to more traditional works\, resulting in a rich and diverse exhibition of both 2D and 3D works. \nAt various times throughout the exhibition\, exhibiting artists will be present in the Gallery to discuss the work with visitors\, and advise on how to build up a collection. Visitors can also ask advice on caring for artwork and the best ways in which to display it. \nExhibition closes: Saturday 13 June 5.00pm \nImage: Adam De Ville ARBSA\, Autumn Water
URL:https://rbsa.org.uk/event/rbsa-small-works-exhibition-2026/
CATEGORIES:Forthcoming
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SUMMARY:RBSA Summer Show 2026
DESCRIPTION:The RBSA Summer Show is the Society’s biggest open call of the year and attracts submissions from artists based all around the globe. Displayed over all three floors of the Gallery\, this exhibition does not limit artists to a theme or technique\, the result being a highly diverse show with a multitude of approaches represented. \nAs Birmingham’s equivalent to the Royal Academy’s Summer Exhibition\, this show provides an excellent opportunity for artists to showcase their work in the city’s foremost contemporary art gallery. First time exhibitors can expect to find their work amongst that of experienced RBSA Members and Associates\, and\, for many\, the RBSA Summer Show can form the start of their own journey to Membership. \nSelection for the exhibition is by an experienced panel of RBSA Members and Associates. \nThe following prizes will be awarded:\nFirst Prize: £600\nSecond Prize: £300\nUp to six highly commended certificates will also be awarded. \nAll prizes have been kindly donated by Clive Beardsmore\, Friend and long time supporter of the RBSA. \nPreview Evening: Thursday 18 June 6.00pm – 8.00pm\nExhibition closes: Saturday 1 August 5.00pm \nImage: Jennifer Ng\, Shifting Ground (detail)
URL:https://rbsa.org.uk/event/rbsa-summer-show-2026/
LOCATION:All Floors
CATEGORIES:Forthcoming
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