Discover free exhibitions at Bankside Gallery London

  • Summer at Bankside Gallery

    WORKS IN WATER-BASED MEDIA AND PRINTMAKING

    BY MEMBERS OF THE RWS AND RE

     

    31 JULY - 6 SEPTEMBER

    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.
     
  • Summer at bankside Gallery Bankside Gallery's annual summer exhibition presents new original artworks by members of the Royal Society of...

    Suzanne Moxhay ARE, Green Arch, archival pigment print

     

    Summer at bankside Gallery

     

    Bankside Gallery's annual summer exhibition presents new original artworks by members of the Royal Society of Printmakers and the Royal Watercolour Society, artists who are among the leading practioners of printmaking and water-based painting. 

     

    Featuring a diverse range of styles and techniques, as well as artists from every corner of the world, the summer exhibition provides something for everyone.

     

    All artworks are available to purchase and take home straight away, and can now be purchased directly through our website!

     

    Click here to view all works.

     

  • Selected Works From the Exhibition

    • Ferha Farooqui ARWS Coffee Station
      Ferha Farooqui ARWS
      Coffee Station
      £ 950.00 framed
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      Ferha Farooqui ARWS, Coffee Station
      £ 950.00 framed
    • Frances Hatch RWS Morning Stretch, Portland from Ringstead, Dorset
      Frances Hatch RWS
      Morning Stretch, Portland from Ringstead, Dorset
      £ 520.00 framed
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      Frances Hatch RWS, Morning Stretch, Portland from Ringstead, Dorset
      £ 520.00 framed
    • Martin Leman RWS Pop Up Cat
      Martin Leman RWS
      Pop Up Cat
      £ 1,200.00 framed
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      Martin Leman RWS, Pop Up Cat
      £ 1,200.00 framed
    • Mychael Barratt PPRE Hon RWS Bridget Riley's Dog
      Mychael Barratt PPRE Hon RWS
      Bridget Riley's Dog
      £ 360.00 unframed
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      Mychael Barratt PPRE Hon RWS, Bridget Riley's Dog
      £ 360.00 unframed
    • Gail Brodholt RE Alice Underground
      Gail Brodholt RE
      Alice Underground
      £ 450.00 unframed
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      Gail Brodholt RE, Alice Underground
      £ 450.00 unframed
    • Kit Boyd ARE Bird in the Bush
      Kit Boyd ARE
      Bird in the Bush
      £ 495.00 framed
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      Kit Boyd ARE, Bird in the Bush
      £ 495.00 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.
     
    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.
     
     

     

    • Katherine Jones RA RE Blossom
      Katherine Jones RA RE
      Blossom
      £ 1,200.00
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      Katherine Jones RA RE, Blossom
      £ 1,200.00
    • Francis Bowyer PPRWS Hon. RE Sunset I
      Francis Bowyer PPRWS Hon. RE
      Sunset I
      £ 485.00
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      Francis Bowyer PPRWS Hon. RE, Sunset I
      £ 485.00
    • Karen Keogh RE Meta Matina
      Karen Keogh RE
      Meta Matina
      £ 320.00
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      Karen Keogh RE, Meta Matina
      £ 320.00
    • Janet Brooke RE At the end of the day
      Janet Brooke RE
      At the end of the day
      £ 350.00
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      Janet Brooke RE, At the end of the day
      £ 350.00
    • Frederic Morris RE Spill Box
      Frederic Morris RE
      Spill Box
      £ 275.00
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      Frederic Morris RE, Spill Box
      £ 275.00
    • 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
  • International Original Print Exhibition 2026, Now open for entries!

    International Original Print Exhibition 2026

    Now open for entries!

    The International Original Print Exhibition, established by the Royal Society of Printmakers (RE) is an open submission exhibition celebrating the best of contemporary printmaking.

     

    The exhibition of works selected will take place at Bankside Gallery from 5 - 15 November 2026.

     

    All the information that you need to know regarding entering, preparing your works for the exhibition and sale of your work can be found here.

     

    DEADLINE TO ENTER

    Monday 31 August 11.59pm UK time

     

    ENTER YOUR WORK HERE!

  • 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