RBSA Gallery is an artist-run exhibition space in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, near St Paul’s Square. Its changing programme brings together contemporary work in varied media, from paintings and mixed-media pieces to jewellery, ceramics, glass and textiles. Browse the exhibitions, join an artist talk or workshop when one is scheduled, then look through the ground-floor craft shop for handmade work by local makers. Entry is free, with donations welcomed. The gallery is run by the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists, an organisation with a history dating to the 1820s.
A gallery run by artists
The Royal Birmingham Society of Artists runs RBSA Gallery as part of its work supporting artists and encouraging engagement with visual art. The society dates to the 1820s and received a royal charter in 1868. Its gallery is in Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter, close to St Paul’s Square.
Exhibitions, events and workshops form part of the programme. Displays change, so the work on view depends on when you visit. The annual exhibitions can bring together a broad mix of subjects and media, alongside opportunities to discover artists and work you may not encounter elsewhere.
Art and contemporary craft
The gallery’s exhibitions include contemporary work in a variety of media. The ground-floor Craft Gallery presents jewellery, ceramics, glass and textiles, alongside work by RBSA members and associates. The shop also sells handmade items by local craftspeople, including cards, ceramics and jewellery.
Artist talks give visitors a chance to hear more about the work on display. Workshops and demonstrations are also part of the gallery’s activities; check the current programme for what is scheduled during your visit.
Planning a visit
Admission is free, and donations are voluntary. You can support the gallery by donating or buying something from the craft shop. The shop accepts card payments.
The gallery is at 4 Brook Street in the Jewellery Quarter, near St Paul’s Square. Jewellery Quarter and Snow Hill are the nearest train stations. If you would like context for a particular exhibition, ask the gallery team about the work currently on view.
FAQ
Is entry to RBSA Gallery free?
Yes. Admission is free, and donations are voluntary.
What can you see at RBSA Gallery?
The gallery hosts changing contemporary art exhibitions. Its ground-floor Craft Gallery includes jewellery, ceramics, glass and textiles.
What is available in the gallery shop?
The shop sells handmade work by local craftspeople, including cards, ceramics and jewellery. It accepts card payments.
Where is RBSA Gallery?
It is at 4 Brook Street in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, near St Paul’s Square.
