Discover free exhibitions at Bankside Gallery London

  • BANKSIDE GALLERY IS CURRENTLY CLOSED

    Doors reopen THURSDAY 5th NOVember FOR the

    "International original print exhibition 2026" 
    5 - 15 NOVEmbER 2026
    11am - 6pm daily 

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  • Discover Free Art Exhibitions in London at Bankside Gallery

    An unmissable destination for discerning art lovers for over 45 years, Bankside Gallery represents around 300 of the finest practitioners in contemporary water-based media and original printmaking. Located in London, on the Thames Path next to Tate Modern, we offer a vibrant programme of free art exhibitions showcasing the work of both emerging and established artists.
     
  • Royal Watercolour Society Autumn The Royal Watercolour Society’s Autumn Exhibition, bringing together a vibrant selection of works by RWS members...

    Royal Watercolour Society Autumn

     

    The Royal Watercolour Society’s Autumn Exhibition, bringing together a vibrant selection of works by RWS members and exploring the breadth of contemporary watercolour.

     

    Paintings in a variety of medium and styles, featuring both long-standing and newly elected members. A diverse collection of approaches to working in water-based media on paper.

     
    Click to view all works.

  • Selected Works From the Exhibition

    • Jill Leman PRWS Hon RE Orchid & Tiny Dog
      Jill Leman PRWS Hon RE
      Orchid & Tiny Dog
      £ 685.00 framed
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      Jill Leman PRWS Hon RE, Orchid & Tiny Dog
      £ 685.00 framed
    • Linda Saul RWS Iceland Summer I
      Linda Saul RWS
      Iceland Summer I
      £ 800.00
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      Linda Saul RWS, Iceland Summer I
      £ 800.00
    • Sadie Tierney ARWS Mt Blanc: Last
      Sadie Tierney ARWS
      Mt Blanc: Last
      £ 500.00 framed
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      Sadie Tierney ARWS, Mt Blanc: Last
      £ 500.00 framed
    • Lisa Traxler RWS Enfolding I
      Lisa Traxler RWS
      Enfolding I
      £ 560.00 framed
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      Lisa Traxler RWS, Enfolding I
      £ 560.00 framed
    • Charles Williams PPRWS Artistico Bear
      Charles Williams PPRWS
      Artistico Bear
      £ 950.00 framed
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      Charles Williams PPRWS, Artistico Bear
      £ 950.00 framed
    • Annie Williams RWS RE Five Pots
      Annie Williams RWS RE
      Five Pots
      £ 500.00 framed
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      Annie Williams RWS RE, Five Pots
      £ 500.00 framed

  • Buy Affordable Art Online from Bankside Gallery

    Looking to start or grow your collection? You can buy art online directly from Bankside Gallery. Our online store contains over 800 original artworks by leading contemporary artists. 
     
    You can browse and purchase from our full range of original prints and watercolours by members of the Royal Society of Printmakers and the Royal Watercolour Society.

    Our online collection is the best place to discover the latest works available from the gallery. Every artwork featured online is also available to view in person at Bankside Gallery. To view the full details of an artwork, simply click on the image. 
     
    Whether you're seeking a unique gift, decorating your home, or investing in emerging talent, our collection offers something for every taste and budget. Explore by medium, price, and artist – and enjoy secure checkout and worldwide delivery. 
     
    Once an artwork has been purchased, we aim to dispatch it within 48 hours, ensuring it reaches you as quickly as possible. 
     
     

     

    • Neil Bousfield RE Silver Pit & the Sleeping Dog
      Neil Bousfield RE
      Silver Pit & the Sleeping Dog
      £ 495.00
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      Neil Bousfield RE, Silver Pit & the Sleeping Dog
      £ 495.00
    • James Boyd Brent RE Graffiti Artist by the Kurth Co. Grain Elevator (Minneapolis) - After the Bellman
      James Boyd Brent RE
      Graffiti Artist by the Kurth Co. Grain Elevator (Minneapolis) - After the Bellman
      £ 175.00
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      James Boyd Brent RE, Graffiti Artist by the Kurth Co. Grain Elevator (Minneapolis) - After the Bellman
      £ 175.00
    • Chloe Fremantle RWS Urban Shepherds Bush
      Chloe Fremantle RWS
      Urban Shepherds Bush
      £ 325.00
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      Chloe Fremantle RWS, Urban Shepherds Bush
      £ 325.00
    • Phil Greenwood RE Amber Light
      Phil Greenwood RE
      Amber Light
      £ 165.00
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      Phil Greenwood RE, Amber Light
      £ 165.00
    • Paul Catherall RE Battersea Brick
      Paul Catherall RE
      Battersea Brick
      £ 625.00 unframed
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      Paul Catherall RE, Battersea Brick
      £ 625.00 unframed
    • Julia Midgley RWS RE Evening Beach Life
      Julia Midgley RWS RE
      Evening Beach Life
      £ 350.00
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      Julia Midgley RWS RE, Evening Beach Life
      £ 350.00

  • Gallery hire on London’s vibrant South Bank

  • Situated on the Thames Path, directly in between the Tate Modern and Blackfriars station, Bankside Gallery attracts over 55,000 visitors...

    Situated on the Thames Path, directly in between the Tate Modern and Blackfriars station, Bankside Gallery attracts over 55,000 visitors a year. The Gallery is cool and spacious, and the perfect space for a wide range of solo and group shows, drinks receptions, networking events and more.

     

    Venue hire at Bankside Gallery

    We offer several ways to hire the gallery, depending on the kind of event you are planning.

     

    Exhibition Hire 

    If your main focus is showing artwork, we offer dedicated gallery hire in London for solo and group exhibitions. Our central exhibition space hire in London provides a professional setting for artists, collectives and organisations.

     

    Evening event hire 

    If you are planning a reception, drinks or networking event, our gallery is also available for evening venue hire in London. Host guests in a contemporary riverside setting after hours, with exhibitions providing a distinctive backdrop.

  • BOOKSHOP

  • Our extensive online bookshop offers a curated range of titles in art, literature, poetry, and philosophy, as well as inspiring...

    Our extensive online bookshop offers a curated range of titles in art, literature, poetry, and philosophy, as well as inspiring guides by artists of the Royal Watercolour Society and the Royal Society of Printmakers.

     

    In our collection you will find something for everyone, from in-depth explorations of printmaking techniques to transformative works of poetry. 

     

  • "This most sympathetic of galleries" - Sir Quentin Blake, 2025 (Larger version of this image opens in a popup).
    "Thank you for taking care of my work for so long, and for selling so many pieces! I hope for Bankside Gallery's continued success by the beautiful River Thames." - Nana Shiomi Hon. RE (Larger version of this image opens in a popup).
    "The gallery was the perfect setting for our evening reception - fantastic to have art to prompt conversation, great value, and supported by an incredibly accommodating team who answered all our queries promptly and professionally." - Elizabeth, Clean Air Fund (Larger version of this image opens in a popup).
    "We can’t thank you enough for all the hard work on selling, publicity, marketing, finance, installing and deinstalling... We are delighted with how it all went and were so grateful for the daily updates and stellar communication throughout. Quentin is delighted with how it all went too and sends his gratitude. Looking forward to the next one already!" Sophie Stericker, General Manager, Quentin Blake Ltd - July 2024 (Larger version of this image opens in a popup).
    “Working with Bankside Gallery over the past three years to showcase the finalists of Jackson’s Art Prize has been a fantastic experience. The team is not only friendly and professional, but also incredibly responsive to our questions and ideas. The space is centrally located, and the gallery’s size allows us to exhibit a substantial number of pieces while still giving each artwork the space it deserves." Josephine Zentner, Jackson’s Art Prize, July 2025 (Larger version of this image opens in a popup).

    "This most sympathetic of galleries" - Sir Quentin Blake, 2025