Discover free exhibitions at Bankside Gallery London

  • RE ORIGINAL PRINTS 2026

            The annual exhibition of the Royal Society of Printmakers

     

            24 april - 31 may 2026

            11am - 6pm Daily

     

     

     

     

  • Discover Free Art Exhibitions in London at Bankside Gallery

     
    Welcome to Bankside Gallery – a contemporary art gallery in London dedicated to painting and printmaking. Located on the Thames Path next to the Tate Modern, we offer a vibrant programme of free art exhibitions showcasing the work of both emerging and established artists.
     
    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.
     

  • Re original PRINTS 2026

  • The annual exhibition of the Royal Society of Printmakers at Bankside Gallery showcasing current work by the Society's members, who...
    March 7th, Merlyn Chesterman RE

    The annual exhibition of the Royal Society of Printmakers at Bankside Gallery showcasing current work by the Society's members, who are amongst the UK's leading printmakers.This exhibition introduces many of our 8 new Associate Members elected earlier this year. Click here to see all works.

     

    Embracing both established and experimental techniques, the diversity of printmaking will be on display from etching and engraving, relief printing such as linocut or woodcut, screenprinting, lithography and digital printmaking.

  • Selected Works From the Exhibition

  • Re original prints 2026: meet the artists Each weekend during the RE Original Prints exhibition, RE Members will be in...
    Anne Desmet RA RE, St Pancras Renaissance, wood engraving

    Re original prints 2026: meet the artists

     

    Each weekend during the RE Original Prints exhibition, RE Members will be in the gallery showing their work, printmaking live, and chatting with visitors.

     

    It's a great opportunity to see printmaking techniques in action and learn more about the artists behind the work. 

     

    These events are free and there is no need to book. 

     

    Click to view all events.

  • Buy Affordable Art Online from Bankside Gallery

    Looking to start or grow your collection? You can now buy art online directly from Bankside Gallery. Our curated online shop features a wide selection of affordable art by leading contemporary watercolourists and original printmakers.
     
    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 artist, style, or medium – and enjoy secure checkout and worldwide delivery.
     
    • Mychael Barratt PPRE Hon. RWS Hockney's Dog - Spring Screenprint 66 x 81 cm £660

      Mychael Barratt PPRE Hon. RWS

      Hockney's Dog - Spring

      Screenprint

      66 x 81 cm

      £660

      Enquire
    • Kit Boyd ARE Top of the City Linocut 30 x 25 cm £95

      Kit Boyd ARE

      Top of the City

      Linocut

      30 x 25 cm

      £95

      Enquire
    • Martin Jacobs RWS Scandinavian Coast Watercolour 48 x 35 cm £375

      Martin Jacobs RWS

      Scandinavian Coast

      Watercolour

      48 x 35 cm

      £375

      Enquire

  • SMALL BUT MIGHTY 2026 NOW OPEN FOR ENTRIES 

  • Small But Mighty showcases all forms of printmaking and highlights the powerful, ambitious and impressive nature of works created on...

    Small But Mighty showcases all forms of printmaking and highlights the powerful, ambitious and impressive nature of works created on a small scale. This open submission exhibition, established by the Royal Society of Printmakers (RE) aims to to create long-term opportunities for artists and promote printmaking to a wider audience. This year's Guest Curator is John Harle OBE, Saxophonist, Composer and Producer.

     

    The exhibition of works selected will take place at Bankside Gallery from 17 - 27 September 2026.

     

    DEADLINE TO ENTER

    Tuesday 16 June 11.59pm UK time

     

    Please click for more details and how to enter

  • Gallery hire on London’s vibrant South Bank

  • Bankside Gallery offers exhibition hire close to Tate Modern, combining a central location with a calm, contemporary setting suited to...
    Bankside Gallery offers exhibition hire close to Tate Modern, combining a central location with a calm, contemporary setting suited to ambitious independent exhibitions and carefully curated shows.
     
    Host an unforgettable evening in a real London gallery. Bankside Gallery offers a distinctive backdrop for receptions, talks, launches, and private celebrations – set among ever-changing exhibitions.

  • 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