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At the House

Emily Hana artist talk

Celebrate the opening of Emily Hana’s Simulacrum exhibition, including a talk with the artist.
12 May 2026 At the House
A woman in a black jumpsuit and boots sits on the floor of an art studio, surrounded by paint bottles and brushes, preparing for an artist talk with colourful paintings of women displayed behind her.
Fellowship events

Countering narratives of AI inevitability

Explore AI, creativity, and the options creators have for navigating the growing presence of artificial intelligence.
17 Jun 2026 Online via Zoom
A diverse group of people of different ages work and converse together in a cosy space filled with books, plants, and newspapers. A sign on the wall reads “Stories Connect Us”, celebrating the power of connection across generations.
Fellowship events

Silk Road Echoes: Dunhuang art and dance

Join us in May at the Royal Society of Arts for a live performance of Dunhuang dance.
22 May 2026 Benjamin Franklin Room, RSA House, 8 John Adam Street, London WC2N 6EZ
A graceful, ethereal woman in flowing green and gold robes holds a traditional stringed instrument above her shoulder, surrounded by delicate, swirling ribbons—evoking the elegance of a London dance event against a soft, golden background.
Public talks

Yes, there is an alternative

Author and journalist George Monbiot in conversation with author Jeremy Lent on what a life-enhancing future could look like.
17 Jun 2026 RSA House and YouTube
Modern building with many plants and trees growing on its balconies and rooftops, integrating greenery with architecture against a blue sky with scattered clouds.
At the House

Turning Pages April book club

Join the Turning Pages book club for an evening of casual reading and great conversation.
30 Apr 2026 At the House
Two women sit in a library, each reading a book. A rucksack and a drink are on the white table in front of them. Shelves filled with books are visible in the background.
Feature

Inner spaces

Award-winning oil painter Frances Featherstone, highlights her exploration of women’s private worlds through her most recent series, From the Perspective of the Angels.  
15 Apr 2026 Leah Clarkson
Frances Featherstone with curly hair holds a palette and painting knife in an art studio, standing in front of a colourful still-life painting. Another artwork with bold patterns hangs on the wall behind her.
At the House

Frances Featherstone opening

Join us for the opening of Frances Featherstone’s new exhibition at Muse at the RSA.
07 May 2026 At the House
A person in white pyjamas holds a cup of coffee while lying in bed with grey and white polka-dot bedding, reaching up to pet a spotted dog beside them. The floor has a bold black and white geometric pattern.
At the House

Frances Featherstone artist talk

An in-conversation with acclaimed British painter Frances Featherstone in anticipation of her new exhibition in the RSA’s Muse Bar.
07 May 2026 At the House
Frances Featherstone with curly dark hair, wearing a white outfit, sits smiling on a cupboard in an art studio. Behind her are paintings, art materials, rolled canvases, and a sink with brushes and flowers.
Replay

Behind the curtain with The Royal Ballet and Opera

Chief Executive of the Royal Ballet and Opera Sir Alex Beard shares rare insight into leading one of the world’s great cultural institutions through a period of extraordinary change.
08 Apr 2026