RBSA Gallery

Very nice (free entrance) local gallery with two floors of exhibition. I was there during the annual exhibition which was super varied with great breadth of art mediums, subject, emotions. Space was a bit crowded with pieces so you may get overwhelmed but it’s also the opportunity to discover new artists or pieces you may not usually see. All pieces were priced in a very affordable way. Nice shop downstairs with jewellery, cards, art pieces.

A small gallery in the Jewellery Quarter, it is near St Paul's Square. They have exhibitions on. Vote if you want for your favourite artwork, voluntary donation. The gallery has a history going back a few centuries, and was formerly on New Street until the end of the 20th century .

Great small gallery over three floors in a nice old part of Birmingham. I saw the Prize Exhibition 2022 and spent ages being fascinated by the remarkable array of different styles and media. The quality of the work was extremely impressive. Well worth a visit. Admission is free but the experience certainly deserves a donation.

Such a lovely Gallery to visit, the standard of work is exceptional and I loved the variety of artistic mediums too. The prices for the art are really good and reasonable as well the prices of the arts and craft in the Craft Shop. The shop has some lovely handmade items too from local crafts people. It is free entry so is a must visit gallery in Birmingham!

Wonderful gem of a gallery, featuring contemporary works and a serious contribution to the art world. I really enjoyed the work on show and as an artist I really enjoy the gallery’s enthusiasm and professionalism. today’s ‘artists talks’ were a real insight into the work on display and thoroughly welcome.

I visited on a Saturday afternoon. The gallery is quiet and modern-looking on the inside. The staff were very friendly and encouraging, and chatted happily about pieces they personally enjoyed from the current exhibition (their Summer Exhibition featuring mixed media artwork). There is a lift as well as stairs. Toilets are available. The shop on the ground floor has something for everyone, from cute postcards to tote bags to ceramics and jewellery. The shop accepts cards. Admission is free but a £5 donation is encouraged, which can be paid in cash or by scanning a QR code which directs you to pay online.

Royal Birmingham Society Arts. If you love art, great for a morning or afternoon visit. Regular exhibitions and free entry. Lots of local eating places nearby. Nearest train station Jewellery Quarter or Snow Hill.

Full of interesting and inspiring artwork and a fantastic array of workshops at a reasonable cost. 😁

What a lovely creative space! The Royal Birmingham Society of Artists will be TWO HUNDRED years old in 2021! Which is pretty amazing. This current location was opened by HRH Prince Charles in 2000! Three floors of art, design and sculpture bust over the walls and floors around this building! Robert Neil the current Society's president was at the gallery when I visited today. He's friendly and passionate about the work of the Society and that passion puts a ery modern face on such a historic group. Take a look around. See what's there you will find art to challenge and inspire you!

I love popping into this place when I am walking through the jq. It's right on the square so easy to find. There are roughly 5 cabinets displaying jewellery for sale from local artists -prices vary widely depending on the items. Really good for gifts for mums or sisters I think. There is also a good selection of cards and even a small cafe. Upstairs they have exhibition space which installations changing every couple of months.

The Royal Birmingham Society of Artist was founded in 1821, with the aim of establishing a museum to house artworks created by Birmingham artists. It is now an artist-led charity, operating out of premises on Brook Street, just off the bustling St Paul's Square. The galleries on the first and second floor showcase works (mainly paintings) by local artists, whilst the ground floor gallery is devoted to Birmingham-made ceramics and jewellery. Exhibitions change regularly and most works are for sale. They hold annual art sales in January, during which it is possible to pick up a masterpiece for a few quid. Admission is always free.

The RBSA Gallery is located just off St Paul's Square and is the closest gallery to my home. I've lived there for almost 10 years but have never visited the gallery because it looks conservative and boring from the outside. How right I was! I visited the gallery today as I was out photographing the area. On entering I was greeted by an elderly couple who were seated by the door. They were nice and polite but I feel that it was unnecessary as there is also a cashiers desk and a cafe in the gallery, which is not big enough really to require more than 2 or 3 staff. I only visited the downstairs room as I felt a bit uninspired and left. The art downstairs was mainly ceramics and jewellery pieces, with some mixed-media and photography on the walls. Everything was pretty tame and the place in general seemed like somewhere that would only appeal to my nan.

The most important thing to remember about the RBSA (The Royal Birmingham Society of Artists) gallery is that it is an artist-led charity which supports artists and promotes engagement with the visual arts through a range of inclusive activities: exhibitions, workshops and demonstrations. Yes that is taken from their website but I couldn't have put it better than that. For that reason alone it is worth a visit as it isn't some big power house of a gallery but one that takes the time to support artists, carefully curate exhibitions and offer an array of handmade items on both a small budget and large budget for you to buy as amazing gifts. The exhibitions aren't going to be groundbreaking or controversial but it's a place to regularly pop in, and as a quiet and considered gallery it's a great space for reflection. If you take the time you will find something that speaks to you on some level that you can walk away from the gallery feeling that it was worth the visit.

You have to ring a bell to get into this place, but don't worry there's no secret password. Downstairs you can convince yourself that if you'd only applied yourself in art and design you could have been making a mint out of quirky jewellery designs. While upstairs you can pick up a price list and ponder over which wall in your imaginary house you're going to hang your next piece of innovative art from. An escapist haven with a small café in case you can't step back outside to reality for a little while longer.