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SSA 127th Annual Exhibition: Honouring Legacy, Embracing the Future at RSA Bicentenary Edinburgh, January 2026
The Society of Scottish Artists (SSA) proudly announces its 127th Annual Exhibition at the Royal Scottish Academy (RSA) Upper Galleries from Sunday 11 January to Wednesday 4 February 2026. This landmark exhibition is a highlight of Scotland’s 2026 cultural calendar, as the SSA enters its 135th year and joins the RSA in marking its bicentenary.
A Historic Partnership: RSA 200 Celebrations
In recognition of its lifelong association with the Royal Scottish Academy, the SSA is honoured to exhibit three works from the RSA collection—by its first three presidents, Robert Noble RSA, Robert Buchan Nisbet RSA, and James Cadenhead—at this year’s show. These important historical works underscore the SSA’s foundational and ongoing role in Scottish contemporary art.
Image: Dee Elegia, Its not your fault, polaroid photography, 30 x 30cm.
30 X 30 SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN!
We’re excited to announce the return of our 30 x 30 Small Works Display as part of the Annual Exhibition at the Royal Scottish Academy in early 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase a diverse range of small artworks by SSA Members, all available for sale at affordable prices.
Submissions are open to all SSA members. There’s no selection process or entry fee.
The exhibition will feature works displayed in rotation on our custom-designed 30×30 wall, as well as in branded browsers, as part of the 127th Annual Exhibition, which runs from 11 January – 4 February 2026.