Discover free exhibitions at Bankside Gallery London

  • Small But Mighty 2026

    SMALL SCALE WORKS IN PRINTMAKING

    17 - 27 SEPTEMBER 2026 

    11 AM - 6 PM 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.
     
  • SMALL BUT MIGHTY 2026 Small But Mighty showcases all forms of printmaking and highlights the powerful, ambitious and impressive nature...

    SMALL BUT MIGHTY 2026

     

    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.

     
    Click to view all works.

  • Selected Works From the Exhibition

    • Inga Eiĉaité 3I Atlas
      Inga Eiĉaité
      3I Atlas
      £ 270.00 framed
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      Inga Eiĉaité, 3I Atlas
      £ 270.00 framed
    • Xijia Zhao The Sun
      Xijia Zhao
      The Sun
      £ 300.00 framed
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      Xijia Zhao, The Sun
      £ 300.00 framed
    • Christopher Clack ARE The Sea, The Sea
      Christopher Clack ARE
      The Sea, The Sea
      £ 500.00 framed
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      Christopher Clack ARE, The Sea, The Sea
      £ 500.00 framed
    • Steven Hubbard The Airship
      Steven Hubbard
      The Airship
      £ 370.00 framed
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      Steven Hubbard, The Airship
      £ 370.00 framed
    • Lucy May Schofield ARE Goen
      Lucy May Schofield ARE
      Goen
      £ 390.00 framed
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      Lucy May Schofield ARE, Goen
      £ 390.00 framed
    • Yizhu Wang The Afterglow of the Big Bang
      Yizhu Wang
      The Afterglow of the Big Bang
      £ 225.00 framed
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      Yizhu Wang, The Afterglow of the Big Bang
      £ 225.00 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. 
     
     

     

    • Jo Barry RE Set Aside
      Jo Barry RE
      Set Aside
      £ 180.00
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      Jo Barry RE, Set Aside
      £ 180.00
    • Frances Hatch RWS Blackthorn Froth with Swan. Lodmoor Nature Reserve, Dorset, 2025
      Frances Hatch RWS
      Blackthorn Froth with Swan. Lodmoor Nature Reserve, Dorset, 2025
      £ 460.00
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      Frances Hatch RWS, Blackthorn Froth with Swan. Lodmoor Nature Reserve, Dorset, 2025
      £ 460.00
    • Sadie Tierney ARWS Coucher de Soleil 1
      Sadie Tierney ARWS
      Coucher de Soleil 1
      £ 335.00 unframed
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      Sadie Tierney ARWS, Coucher de Soleil 1
      £ 335.00 unframed
    • Gail Brodholt RE Stand on the Right
      Gail Brodholt RE
      Stand on the Right
      £ 230.00
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      Gail Brodholt RE, Stand on the Right
      £ 230.00
    • Caroline Cornelius RWS Byna's Lunch By The Pool
      Caroline Cornelius RWS
      Byna's Lunch By The Pool
      £ 380.00 unframed
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      Caroline Cornelius RWS, Byna's Lunch By The Pool
      £ 380.00 unframed
    • Rachel Gracey RE Between the Lines at 31
      Rachel Gracey RE
      Between the Lines at 31
      £ 250.00
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      Rachel Gracey RE, Between the Lines at 31
      £ 250.00

  • 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