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

RGA Fridays workshops are now taking a break for the summer and will return in September. In the meantime why not join us on our Summer Painting Days.

Picture of the Month
Museum Highlight
  • Mabel Kendall

    We may not know who Janie was but our furry friends are on hand as companions and muses.

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Next Summer Painting Day
University of Reading Community Festival

This is an opportunity to paint across the university campus as part of the University’s Cetenary Festival.

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Marie Dyson Award
  • Marie Dyson Award 2025

    Congratulations to Antoinette Brown winner of the 2025 Marie Dyson Award for her collection of graphite drawings.

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Pauline Mercier Award
  • Pauline Mercier Award 2025

    Congratulations to Roger Smalley winner of the 2025 Pauline Mercier Award for his collection of limestone sculptures.

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The RGA is proud to support the Save Reading Gaol campaign

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