United Kingdom
Bristol is known for its street art heritage (Banksy), Spike Island, the Royal West of England Academy, and a strong independent gallery scene in Stokes Croft and the Old City.
10 galleries
Arnolfini
art center
A leading international centre for contemporary arts, located on Bristol's harbourside. It presents an ambitious programme of visual arts, performance, dance, film, and music.
arnolfini.org.ukBristol Museum & Art Gallery
museum
A major museum and gallery housing world-class collections of art, archaeology, geology, and natural history, with significant European and British paintings.
bristolmuseums.org.ukCentrespace Gallery
non profit
An artist-led co-operative gallery in the heart of the city providing an affordable platform for emerging and established artists.
centrespace.org.ukLime Tree Gallery
commercial gallery
A commercial gallery specializing in contemporary fine art and glass, with a curated selection of British and international works.
limetreegallery.comMartin Parr Foundation
foundation
Founded by photographer Martin Parr, this foundation supports emerging and overlooked photographers while preserving Parr's archive and promoting photography of the British Isles.
martinparrfoundation.orgRainmaker Gallery
commercial gallery
A specialized gallery showcasing contemporary Native North American art, jewelry, and textiles in the UK.
rainmakerart.co.ukRPS / Royal Photographic Society
non profit
The RPS House features a high-specification gallery space that hosts a revolving program of international photography exhibitions.
rps.orgRWA / Royal West of England Academy
museum
Bristol's oldest art gallery and the UK's only Royal Academy of Art housed in its own original purpose-built building, showcasing historic and contemporary British art.
rwa.org.uk