The third annual RSA NEW CONTEMPORARIES exhibition will take place at the Royal Scottish Academy Galleries in Edinburgh from 19 March – 13 April 2010.  Presenting around 60 of the finest artists and architects selected from the 2010 Art and Architecture Degree Shows; this finely curated exhibition offers a unique opportunity to see the best of Scotland’s emerging talent under one roof.

The artists were chosen from the 2010 Scottish Degree shows by exhibition convenors Sandy Moffat RSA (art) and Gareth Hoskins RSA (architecture), with assistance from members of the Royal Scottish Academy and representatives from the five main colleges of art and six schools of architecture in Scotland.

The chosen graduates are given the opportunity to launch their career at the prestigious RSA galleries by showcasing a selection of new work; including painting, sculpture, film making, photography, printmaking, architecture and installation.

Most of the works will be for sale.  This exhibitions offers a wonderful opportunity to invest it Scotland’s up and coming talent at the early stages of their careers and as the RSA is part of the Own Art scheme, buyers can spread the cost of an artwork over ten interest free monthly payments!

RSA NEW CONTEMPORARIES represents the RSA’s commitment to supporting and presenting the best contemporary work in Scotland.  The RSA team works closely with the artists and architects towards developing a lasting relationship in the lead up to the exhibition and beyond.  With over £11,000 worth of monetary prizes in addition to residency, studio and purchase prizes, the development of this exhibition is an important initiative for emerging artists in Scotland, enabling a ‘first exhibition’ opportunity for some 60+ emergent artists annually. The RSA are also delighted that The Skinny are continuing to support the New Contemporaries exhibition as Media Partner for the third year running.

EXHIBITING ARTISTS:

Duncan of Jordanstone: Joss Allen, Kimberly Bartsch, Sinéad Bracken, Fiona Gordon, Charlene Noble, Lyndsey Redford, Mary Somerville, Kimberley Stewart, Lisa Ure, Jan Williamson, Colin Wilson.

Edinburgh College of Art: Anne Benson, Jessie Buchanan, Laura Byrne, Joseph Calleja, Arwen Duncan, Shaun Fagan, Alex Gibbs, Calum McClure, Francesca Miller, Ruth A Nicol, Geri Loup Nolan, Jamie Robinson, Gordon Simpon, Kim Wilson.

Glasgow School of Art: Martin Bech-Ravn, Naomi Bell, Ben Crawshaw, Diane Dawson, Gabrielle Lockwood Estrin, Alyssa Evans, Hazel Gore, Hannah Hewins, Lauren Iredale, Paul McDonald, Richard Martin, Andrew Nice, Shaun O’Donnell, Timothy Pulleyn, Alex Thornton, Lyndsey Wardrop, Mary Wintour.

Gray’s School of Art: Laura Campbell, Susan Gauld, Anna Geerdes, Lyndsey Gilmour, New Collective, Stephen Kavanagh, Stephen Thorpe, Catherine Weir.

Moray College of Art: Elizabeth Amphlett, Colin Bury.

Architecture: Rick Burney (Scott Sutherland), Séan Gaule (Scott Sutherland), Will Guthrie (ECA), Craig Johnston (Strathclyde), Alan Keane (Dundee), Paul Pattinson (ECA)

Source: Royal Scottish Academy