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.

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Next RGA Friday
Sweets Unwrapped

During this workshop we will paint a series of four small studies of sweets in different stages of being unwrapped. We will use watercolours and either pen or pencil to add line work and details, plus a white pen for highlights.

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Picture of the Month
Museum Highlight
  • F.A. (Arthur) Rolfe

    To mark the 80th Anniversary of the end of the Second World War, we revisit this Museum Highlight with an update on the artist F.A. Rolfe and introduce fellow artist, colleague and RGA member S.J. Cox.

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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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