RWS Open 2026
Friday 27 February - Sunday 15 March
Free
Explore one of the world’s largest open-submission water-media exhibitions at the RWS Open 2026 in Bankside. Featuring selected works from thousands of UK and international artists, this annual showcase celebrates contemporary creativity across all water-based media. Highlights include The Cloud Pulled its Curtain, Yet the Light Stayed by Drea Cohane, with works selected by a distinguished panel of leading artists and curators.




