RSW Open Annual Exhibition
The 145th Open Annual Exhibition will run from 15th February to 11th March 2026 in the Upper Galleries of the Royal Scottish Academy building in Edinburgh. Open daily 10am-5pm. Free admission.
Welcome
The Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour (RSW) is a renowned art society in Scotland, emphasising watercolour painting.
Established in the 19th century, it offers a platform for artists to display their work and has significantly influenced the Scottish art scene.
The RSW continues to promote the importance of the watercolour medium through exhibitions and events.
We are an artist-led Scottish charity and are delighted and honoured that HM King Charles III is our Royal Patron.
Featured artist:
Reinhard Behrens PPSSA RSW RGI
NABOLAND I came to Scotland in 1979 with the help of a German Academic Exchange Grant and what was meant to be a year abroad turned into a change of life as I wanted to stay amongst the welcoming Scots and close to their inspiring, wild...