ROYAL BIRMINGHAM SOCIETY OF ARTISTS.(THE)

The Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (RBSA) is an artist-led charity which supports artists and promotes engagement with the visual arts through a range of exhibitions, events, and workshops. The RBSA runs the RBSA Gallery in Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter. The Society was founded in 1812 and later granted a royal charter. In 1821, the Birmingham Society of Artists was formed, whose objective was to establish a museum for works of art, provide facilities for students, hold public exhibitions and extend art education in the city of Birmingham. It holds exhibitions throughout the year.