Thank you so much again for your generosity in supporting the RWA in our aim to light up lives with art through the transformation of our beautiful building.
With just a few hours left to go, we still need to raise another few thousand pounds to take full advantage of the…
Help Us Light up Lives with Art
by RWA (Royal West of England Academy) in Bristol, Bristol City, United Kingdom
We did it
On 28th March 2022 we successfully raised £100,449 ( + est. £2401.50
) with 270 supporters in 35 days
Help us raise £100,000 to make Bristol’s beautiful RWA the most accessible art gallery between St Ives and London! And double your donation
by RWA (Royal West of England Academy) in Bristol, Bristol City, United Kingdom
We're so very grateful to everyone who has supported our campaign, and we're really nearly there now - less than £12,500 left to raise in donations to get us to our target of £100,000!
Every pound really does make a difference, especially when it enables us to double each donation through…
Thank you so much for donating to our Crowdfunder campaign.
Since we launched this fundraiser, we have all been shocked by the appalling events unfolding in Ukraine, and I know that you will be having many urgent and compelling calls on your generosity. But in addition to food and warmth and…
Rewards
This project offers rewards in return for your donation
£5 or more
Thank you and online mention
Donors at this level will receive our grateful thanks and an online mention, acknowledging their donation
£10 or more
20 of 150 claimedRWA Tote bag
A brightly coloured RWA branded tote bag, with the RWA logo in white - and some postcard goodies inside
£15 or more
RWA Art Pass
A year of art! The RWA Art Pass gives unlimited free entry to all the exhibitions at the RWA for a year, including Me, Myself, I: Artists' Self-Portraits; Earth: Digging Deep in British Art (1781-2022) and the RWA's renowned Annual Open Exhibition, now in its 169th iteration.
£20 or more
27 of 40 claimedCake and Curator Tour: Me, Myself, I
Enjoy delicious cake, followed by an informative tour of Me, Myself, I: Artists' Self-Portraits with one of the exhibition's curators (date in May to be confirmed)
£50 or more
6 of 12 claimedCollage and Cava
A fun-filled, creative and sociable workshop in the new RWA Drawing School Studio, with a glass (or two) of bubbly (or non alcoholic alternative) to aid the creative process. Tuesday 17 May 2022 (evening)
£150 or more
14 of 20 claimedNew limited edition print by Trevor Haddrell RWA
A signed and numbered print of a brand new work by RWA Academician, Trevor Haddrell, inspired by the view of the sky through the RWA roof lanterns, and the Light and Inspiration project. You will receive one of the first 20 of a limited edition of 75 of these unique wood engraving prints (approx 30cm x 30cm) by this popular artist.
£300 or more
Patron for a year
Become a Bronze Patron for a year. Enjoy a host of special RWA events, including a convivial lunch in the galleries and exclusive access to artists, curators and exhibitions
£450 or more
1 of 6 claimedExclusive Visit to the Studio of Eileen Cooper RA
A visit to the studio of past Keeper of the Royal Academy, Eileen Cooper RA, who was the first woman in the role. You and your guest will be welcomed by Eileen to her studio on Saturday 14 May, in London, accompanied by RWA Director, Alison Bevan (transport not included)
£1,000 or more
0 of 4 claimedHost an event in the RWA's stunning galleries
Use of the RWA's stunning main galleries for an evening event, with an introduction to the exhibition by a curator (catering not included)
£5,000 or more
Circle of Light & Inspiration donor + Gold Patron
Join our Circle of Light and Inspiration donors, credited in the entrance lobby of the RWA; plus Gold Patrons membership for a year, which includes free entry to all exhibitions for you and up to three guests, invitation to an exclusive viewing of each exhibition in advance of general opening; out-of-hours and/or behind-the-scenes access by arrangement; a personal tour of each major exhibition led by the Director and/or exhibition curator
£100 or more
2 of 2 claimedLight and Inspiration: the reveal
A private tour, led by RWA Director Alison Bevan, of the newly transformed RWA, just days before we open the doors to the public, with refreshments (afternoon of Tuesday 26 April)