Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts

The Royal Glasgow Institute is an independent organisation promoting and encouraging Scotland's contemporary art and artists. It is the third largest organisation of its kind in the UK.

About Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts

	Kelly Gallery Douglas Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 4ET
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The Royal Glasgow Institute organises the largest and most prestigious Annual Exhibition in Scotland, which is open to all artists, with some 17 awards of cash prizes - one for a first-time exhibitor - as well as opportunities for solo exhibitions.

We offer Exhibition opportunities at our wholly owned and managed Gallery in Glasgow's City Centre - The Royal Glasgow Institute Kelly Gallery. We encourage young people to enjoy art through our highly respected education programme.

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Upcoming Events at Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts

Exhibitions

RGI Christmas Exhibition

15th November 2025 - 20th December 2025

Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts, Glasgow City Centre

Join The Royal Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts for a festive extravaganza of paintings, sculpture, stained glass and prints when they host their annual Christmas Exhibition!

Art Galleries

Il Salotto

20 Bell Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 1LG

Il Salotto is a beautiful design-led venue in the heart of Glasgow's Merchant City - a space born to inspire connection, creativity, and conversation.

Art Galleries

Cass Art Glasgow

63-67 Queen Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 3EN

Our Glasgow shop is located on Queen Street in the heart of the city. The shop is less than a hundred yards from the Gallery of Modern Art and a 10-minute walk from the Glasgow School Of Art.

Art Galleries

M Gallery Glasgow

7 Keith Street, Glasgow West End G11 6QQ

M Gallery Glasgow provides an exhibition space and a rich programme of workshops and events for all ages!

Art Galleries

Six Foot Gallery

Pentagon Business Centre Washington Street, Glasgow City Centre G3 8AZ

Six Foot Gallery is an alternative art and design space, run by artists for artists.

Art Galleries

Gallery of Modern Art

Gallery of Modern Art Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow City Centre G1 3AH

Situated in the heart of the city, GoMA is Scotland's most visited modern art gallery displaying work that highlights the interests, influences and working methods of artists from around the world!

Art Galleries

Glasgow Art Club

185 Bath Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 4HU

Steeped in culture and heritage, The Glasgow Art Club has been a meeting place for generations of the city’s most innovative and creative inhabitants.

Art Galleries

Nicolls Glasgow

656 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow West End G11 6RA

Nicolls Glasgow is a gallery space and online shop, located at 656 Dumbarton Road, Partick right in the heart of the Thornwood community.

Art Galleries

Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre

103 Trongate, Glasgow City Centre G1 5HD

Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre is one of the most popular and unique attractions in Glasgow, entertaining and enthralling its audiences for over three decades since the original opening in 1989.

Art Galleries