About Us

Bankside Gallery is a public art gallery and educational charity, home to the Royal Watercolour Society (RWS) and Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers (RE). Together, we are proud to deliver a vibrant programme of exhibitions, workshops, talks and events celebrating the very best in contemporary water-based media and original prints, championing the work of both new and established artists.

Bankside Gallery is free to enter and no booking is required. The gallery and bookshop are accessible by ramp. We are also dog-friendly! For more of our FAQ's, click here.

The Gallery is situated on the Thames Path, directly in between Tate Modern and Blackfriars station. Just pop down the steps in front of the Founders Arms pub. The nearest tube stations are Southwark (Jubilee Line), Blackfriars (Circle & District Line) and London Bridge (Northern and Jubilee Line).

Scroll down to find out more about our history and how to buy art at Bankside Gallery.