‘It is hoped that Next Wave will foster critical engagement, lively debate and networking opportunities for the art community’
Next Wave is an entirely new venture for the RBSA. It is the first project based on the professional practice of early career artists to take place at the Gallery and has been designed to help support and promote both new graduates and those up to ten years post-qualification.

Seven emerging artists have been selected with the aim of creating a new style of exhibition within the gallery spaces. In an exciting initiative, exhibitors have been encouraged to develop their professional experience by contributing to the range of activities and events involved in the creation of a successful exhibition.

One artist will receive a first prize of £1000 and two artists will also have the opportunity to become Next Wave Associates. They will receive three years free Associate Membership and be able to inform the future planning and direction of the Society at numerous levels. It is hoped that Next Wave will foster critical engagement, lively debate and networking opportunities for the art community and public alike, and at the same time strive to extend and diversify the audience for art in the region.

This project is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England, and by the Bryant Trust, the John Feeney Charitable Trust and the Grimmitt Trust.

Artists
– Caroline Ali RBSA, Curator
– Jack Foster
– Hannah Honeywill
– Sally Larke Anna
– Anna Lorenz
– Annette Lucas ARBSA, Curator
– Jennifer Pardoe
– Annette Pugh ARBSA, Curator
– Antonio Roberts
– Mircea Tileaga