Friends private view: Summer Exhibition 2017
Saturday 29 July 2017 7 - 10pm
Burlington House, Royal Academy of Arts, Piccadilly
£25. Includes welcome drink.
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Summer Exhibition 2017
Enjoy an exclusive private view of the 249th annual Summer Exhibition away from the crowds, with live music, a DJ in the galleries and themed food and drinks available to purchase.
Enjoy over 1,200 works showcasing everything from watercolour paintings to videos and photography in this exclusive Summer Exhibition evening private view for Friends. In the galleries, Friends will enjoy summer hits from a DJs and a pop-up Sipsmith gin bar, with Summer Cup, beer and wine available to purchase all evening.
Friends can also purchase tea party hampers, including classic savouries, strawberries and cream. The Solid Steel band will perform in the galleries throughout the evening. This will also be an opportunity to purchase artwork from the Summer Exhibition, with a member of the Summer Exhibition sales team on hand to offer advice.
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Alongside an expanded programme of world-class exhibitions, our building redevelopment will reveal the elements that make the RA unique - our historic Collection, the work of the artists and architects who run the RA, and the art school at the heart of our campus. The development will ensure we can continue to meet our founding principles: to present a broad range of art to the widest possible audience; to stimulate artistic debate, understanding and creation; and offer free education to the next generation of leading artists.
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