The Reading Guild of Artists (RGA), founded in 1930, is a diverse group of professional and amateur artists in the Berkshire (UK) area. Membership is open to all and new members are very welcome, from complete beginners to experienced professionals, or those just interested in art. Non-members are welcome to attend our Earley Painters sessions, RGA Fridays, Summer Painting Days and Summer Workshops.
Next RGA Friday
Experimenting with Illustration
You will be given a short poem to illustrate to explore the art of visual storytelling. Using your imagination and your creativity you will make a series of images and experiment with placing them on the page to tell the story.
Picture of the Month
February 2026 – Jane Somner
Picture of the Month for February 2026 is Lulworth Cove Pebbles by Jane Somner.
Museum Highlight
Robert Gillmor
Now is an ideal time for seeing and sketching wildlife, such as these winter visitors.
The RGA is proud to support the Save Reading Gaol campaign