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The 144th Open Annual Exhibition of the RSW

Some of the top artists in Scotland show their work at the 144th Open Annual Exhibition of the Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour, in the stunning setting of the RSA Upper Galleries!

The 144th Open Annual Exhibition of the RSW

About The 144th Open Annual Exhibition of the RSW

The first major exhibition of the year, the Annual Exhibition by the RSW (Royal Scottish Society for Painters in Watercolour) includes more than 300 paintings by some of the top artists working in Scotland today.

The beautiful RSA Upper Galleries will showcase some of the best work currently being made in water-based media. The work ranges from masters of traditional watercolour to abstract and contemporary work in acrylic and mixed media, ensuring that there is something to suit all tastes in this spectacular show.

A parallel online exhibition will showcase many of the works at www.rsw.org.uk
(NB The exhibition is suitable for all the family, but not aimed at children)

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