• The 199th RSA Annual Exhibition

  • We are delighted to present the 199th Annual Exhibition of the Royal Scottish Academy.

    The Annual Exhibition is the core of the RSA’s exhibition programme, and represents our commitment to promoting excellence in visual art in Scotland. This year’s Convenor is Lennox Dunbar RSA, assisted by Architecture Convenor Robin Webster RSA. The RSA Annual Exhibition is the largest and longest running exhibition of contemporary art in Scotland. Having been a mainstay of the academy's calendar since its inception 199 years ago, it has evolved over the years, providing a platform for Scottish art alongside international artists, often including topical or political elements, to give an uncensored, independent voice to artists. The majority of works in the exhibition are available to purchase and income raised directly assists artists, architects and the not-for-profit work of the RSA. The exhibition encompasses both the physical and digital, combining the exhibition of artworks on display in the galleries with those shown online, some exclusively designed as such and others as companions or in tandem to work in the galleries. 

  • Useful Information
    Sculpture by Sam Shendi. Photo Julie Howden. 

    Useful Information

    Exhibition dates

    3 May - 8 June 2025

    Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm

     

    Visit the exhibition

    Free entry | Illustrated exhibition catalogue £5

    RSA Upper and Lower Galleries

    Royal Scottish Academy, The Mound, Edinburgh, EH2 2EL

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    Sales enquiries

    For further information about works for sale, please get in touch.

    Sales desks: 0131 624 6314

    Gallery Coordinator and Registrar: Romey Clark romeyclark@royalscottishacademy.org

    General enquiries: exhibitions@royalscottishacademy.org  

     

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    Purchase exhibition catalogue

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