Welcome to the RCA

The Royal Cambrian Academy of Art is an independent institution, led by distinguished artists, whose purpose is to promote the creation, enjoyment and appreciation of visual art through exhibitions and education.

Exhibitions

Exterior photogrpah of the rca gallery - art festival

The Royal Cambrian Academy is a vibrant art gallery with nine temporary exhibitions per year and a lively education programme. The exhibition programme is a mix of the best of contemporary Fine Art in Wales, historical shows and open exhibitions.

Educational Events

Catrin williams talking to school children about her exhibition

We offer exciting educational events to suit all ages and abilities, including; Adult Master Classes, Life Drawing sessions, Lectures, Saturday Art Club, Educational visits, Family drop-in sessions, Holiday Art Club and a FREE family Art Festival. Contact Eleri Jones our Education Officer on 01492 593413 for more information.

Opening Hours

11am - 5pm Tuesday to Saturday (Closed on Mondays)
1pm - 4.30pm on Sundays

Open: Bank Holidays
Closed: Saturday 24th April for Members' Annual General Meeting

Note - The gallery is closed for one week prior to each exhibition, please check the exhibition programme for dates

Royal Cambrian Academy, Crown Lane, Conwy. LL32 8AN. 01492 593413

Friends

We have a lively and enthusiastic Friends organisation. The Friends help to raise funds for the Exhibition and Education programmes and hold a varied programme of lectures, meetings, parties, visits and painting days. Click here for information about the Friends of the Royal Cambrian Academy

Donate online at:
www.justgiving.com

Our current exhibition ...

3rd July - 13th September 2010

128th Annual Summer exhibition

The highlight of the year with work by artists including Catrin Williams, Mike Briscoe, Shani Rhys James, William Selwyn, Eleri Jones, Maurice Cockrill, Ann Bridges, Malcolm Edwards, Audrey Hind and David Woodford - all available to buy. Interest free Collectorplan is available.

Painting Marathon on Conwy Quay

Saturday 14^th August 2010 10am – 4pm

Six courageous artists are taking part in our exciting painting marathon to raise funds for our extensive Education programme for all ages

The artists listed below have very generously agreed to paint and draw in public on Conwy's Quay and subsequently donate their art work to the RCA's Education Programme. The event is supported by the Friends of the RCA

Maurice Cockrill RA 10am, Karel Lek RCA 11am, Jeremy Yates RCA 12pm, David Lloyd Griffith RCA 1pm, Daisy Wyn Griffith RCA 2pm and Eleri Jones RCA 3pm

So come along to Conwy Quay on Saturday the 14^th August to enjoy seeing an artist painting and possibly purchase an artwork at a special price!

Gallery Tours

Our staff can provide complimentary tours of the gallery and the current exhibition but we would appreciate prior notification for larger group visits.

Please contact the gallery for further details.
Click here for more information about Talks at the Gallery.

Learning about art is fun!

Eleri jones - rca education officer

Another series of our hugely popular Saturday Art Club for 3 - 14 year olds has started.
Click here for dates, details and 'How to book'.