The biennial RBSA Prize celebrates creativity and innovation by promoting work at the cutting edge of contemporary art. While this exhibition includes work by artists based locally, nationally, and internationally, those with more contemporary practices were encouraged to submit work, allowing the RBSA to shine a light on artwork that is pushing boundaries. As one...
RBSA On Tour exhibitions began in 2024 when the Membership was given the opportunity to exhibit work in the Wyre Forest Gallery at Bewdley Museum. This was followed in 2025 by a show at Three Snowhill in central Birmingham. 2026 sees the Membership on tour once again as they take work to Winterbourne House and...
Ryan Everson investigates the ever-changing urban landscape of Britain's cities, and our interactions with them. He records the conversations these places have with time. These are evident in the decay of surfaces, the layering of graffiti, the typography and architecture of each space is unique and temporary. Exhibition closes: Saturday 14 November 5.00pm Featured image: Ryan...
Steve Evans’ work is informed by his interest in architecture and structural stability resulting from form and shape. He is a Chartered Structural Engineer. His drawn work incorporates the techniques and formal qualities of technical drawing before the advent of Computer Aided Draughting – precision, the repetition of line and show reference to geometry. Unlike...
Paul Brown's work is predominantly figurative, working mainly in clay focusing primarily on the human form. His life studies are concerned with finding the character and inherent demeanour of the subject. Through a range of sculptural techniques and gestural movements in the clay, Paul endeavours to convey the spirit and personality of his individual sitters....
Stories is the theme for the next Birmingham Art Circle Annual Exhibition. The exhibition will showcase artworks by established practising artists, working in a wide range of media: including printmaking, painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, mixed media, photography, and textiles. Come and see the tales that Birmingham Arts Circle artists want to tell. The exhibition brings...
Keeping Things In Perspective: Getting to Grips with Perspective and Developing Your Drawing Skills with Ed Isaacs PRBSA Getting out and about sketching the urban environment around us is one...
Life Drawing Studio Workshop with Paul Bartlett RBSA Spend the day drawing from a professional life model with guidance from an expert tutor. Age group and abilities to be taught ...
Wire Wagtail Bird Sculptures Workshop with Sarah Dukes Create a life-size wire wagtail sculpture and another bird of your choice. Age group and abilities to be taught 18 years and...
Drawing Small Portraits on Paper Workshop with Bing Shi RBSA Improve your understanding of the values and focal points used in portrait drawing. This workshop will show you how to...
Lino Reduction Printmaking Workshop with Jenny Mason-Gunning ARBSA Lino reduction plate making and printing, exploring multi-layer colour techniques using safe, professional methods suitable for home or studio practice. Learners will...
Photographing and Presenting Your Work Using a Smartphone Workshop with Olivia Swinscoe ARBSA Artists working in all media and at all levels need to be able to document and present...
With the Society's Annual Exhibition approaching its bicentenary, 2026's show offers the Membership, including fourteen newly elected Associates, the opportunity to show their work in the RBSA Gallery. Each new artist brings their unique artistic practice to the Society, helping to further diversify the growing Membership. With the exceptions of 1940, 1941, and 2020, the...