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

Castle Fine Art Glasgow

96 Queen Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 3DN

Castle Fine Art Glasgow offers everyone a welcoming environment to enjoy original and limited edition fine art from the country’s most innovative and talented artists.

Art Galleries

Lillie Art Gallery

71 Station Road, Milngavie G62 8BZ

The Lillie Art Gallery is a purpose built gallery opened in 1962. It owes its existence to local banker and artist Robert Lillie (1867-1949), who left...

Art Galleries

The Glasgow School of Art

The Glasgow School of Art Renfrew Street, Glasgow City Centre G3 6RF

Mackintosh's 'masterwork' The Glasgow School of Art, built 1897-1909, bookends his architectural career.

Art Galleries

Backdoor Gallery

Backdoor Gallery (Dalmuir Library) Lennox Place, Clydebank G81 4HR

The Backdoor Gallery in Dalmuir Library, Clydebank hosts a diverse programme of exhibitions all year round!

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

SWG3 Glasgow

100 Eastvale Place, Glasgow West End G3 8QG

SWG3 Glasgow is a non-profit, multi-disciplinary arts space in the west end of the city running an annual programme of exhibitions, band nights and events!

Art Galleries

Hidden Lane Gallery

1103 Argyle Street, Glasgow West End G3 8ND

The Hidden Lane Gallery is home of the innovative photography of Margaret Watkins (1884–1969) and office for the Hidden Lane.

Art Galleries

Komplex Gallery and Shop

72a Victoria Road, Glasgow South Side G42 7AA

Komplex Gallery is set in the heart of a 1900s bakery in Glasgow's South Side and is a dedicated venue for modern and contemporary artworks!

Art Galleries

The Glasgow Gallery of Photography

279 - 281 High Street, Glasgow City Centre G4 0QS

Holding regular exhibitions throughout the year, The Glasgow Gallery of Photography on High Street displays the work of both Scottish and international photographers.

Art Galleries