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!

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