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The first Academicians. A multicultural bunch, of the 36 founding Members, four were Italian, one was French, one Swiss and one American. Among the number were two women, Mary Moser and Angelica Kauffmann. This is Johan Zoffany’s famous portrait of the founders, set in the Life Drawing Room of Old Somerset House.
- About The RA
The RA was founded in 1768 by a group of 40 artists and...
- About The RA
The Royal Academy of Arts (RA) is an art institution based in Burlington House in Piccadilly in London, England. Founded in 1768, it has a unique position as an independent, privately funded institution led by eminent artists and architects.
The Royal Academy of Arts, located in the heart of London, is a place where art is made, exhibited and debated. Unidentified photographer, Maurice Lambert R.A. in his studio working on a design for 'Glassblowers', 1934, ca 1934.
- We Are An Academy
- We Are Led by Artists
- We Are An Independent Charity
We have a lot in common with museums and other galleries, but as an Academy, we have a broader role – to promote not just the appreciation and understanding of art, but also its practice.
Just as our founders intended, we are still led by many of the greatest artists and architects of the day. Each Royal Academician must be a practising artist, elected by their peers in recognition of their work. Our Academicians represent many different perspectives, but we all share a deep commitment to art and a strong belief in the contribution ...
Unlike most of our peers, we don't receive revenue funding from the government and so we are reliant upon the support of visitors, donors, sponsors, and the loyal Friends of the Royal Academyto continue our work.
Joshua Reynolds. One of Britain’s leading portraitists in the 1700s, Reynolds became the Royal Academy’s first President. He began his career studying artists of the past in Rome, where he...
It was founded in 1768 by a group of artists and architects who wanted a slice of the success of other European academies: teaching institutions with annual exhibitions where artists could...
Sep 1, 2024 · The academy was founded in 1768 by a group of 40 artists and architects and was approved by George III. Its collections and classes were first held in Somerset House (now the site of the Courtauld Institute Galleries ), but in 1837 the academy was moved to Trafalgar Square and in 1868 to Burlington House.
