Renaissance Impressions
Chiaroscuro woodcuts from the Collections of Georg Baselitz and the Albertina, Vienna
15 March — 08 June
Discover the beautiful 16th-century art of Chiaroscuro woodcuts as we present works from two of the finest collections in the world, never seen together before.
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Amy Petra Woodward
You Look so Good in Stereo
25 April — 02 July
For her Selina Chenevière Fellowship Prize exhibition, Amy Petra Woodward presents a series of large, reflective fabric works that consider contemporary image production, with an emphasis on material sensation.
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Dream, Draw, Work
Architectural Drawings by Norman Shaw RA
30 May — 26 October
We present the drawings and designs of Norman Shaw RA.
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RA Schools Show 2014
13 June — 29 June
The annual exhibition of works by final year students at the RA Schools, the first art school in Britain. A rare opportunity to view and buy exceptional pieces from an emerging generation of new artists.
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Events
April 2014
Friends events
Stowe House and Gardens
Wednesday 16 April 2014
09.00 — 19.00
Friends tour this Grade I listed Stowe House, with a walking tour of Stowe Pleasure Gardens in the afternoon.
Talks
Harland Miller: An Artist’s View of Printmaking
London Original Print Fair Lecture
Friday 25 April 2014
18.30 — 19.30
Miller speaks candidly about his creative process, followed by an opportunity to see his latest prints on show in the London Original Print Fair held in the Main Galleries.
Tours
Renaissance Impressions Private View for Wheelchair Users
InMotion at the RA
Monday 28 April 2014
09.00 — 11.00
An event for wheelchair users and mobility impaired visitors.
Friends events
Handel House Museum
Tuesday 29 April 2014
10.00 — 11.45
Friends visit the beautiful Georgian town house, which was home to the great baroque composer George Frideric Handel.
Friends events
Compton Verney & Broughton Castle
Wednesday 30 April 2014
09.00 — 19.30
Friends tour Compton Verney's 'Moore/Rodin' exhibition and privately visit Broughton Castle.
May 2014
Friends events
Garrick Club
Thursday 01 May 2014
10.00 — 16.00
Founded in 1831, the club houses the largest and most significant collection of British theatrical works of art with over 1000 paintings, drawings and sculptures on display, including works by Zoffany and Millais.
Friends events
St Pancras Renaissance Hotel
Saturday 03 May 2014
12.30 — 14.00
After years of devoted restoration, the former Midland Grand Hotel has been hailed as London’s most romantic building.
Talks
W. P. Frith’s 'A Private View at the Royal Academy, 1881'
Curator's Collection Talk
Tuesday 06 May 2014
15.30 — 16.00
Curator Helen Valentine discusses Frith’s magnificent painting.
Friends events
St Pancras Renaissance Hotel
Saturday 10 May 2014
12.30 — 14.00
After years of devoted restoration, the former Midland Grand Hotel has been hailed as London’s most romantic building.
Friends events
St Mary’s House and Gardens, West Sussex
Tuesday 13 May 2014
09.00 — 19.00
St. Mary’s is a rare 600-year old pilgrim inn, with a remarkable history and unique collection. We tour the house with the owner and curator.
Events
Art (After) Death
RA Schools Public Programme Spring
Tuesday 13 May 2014
12.30 — 23.00
A one-day outdoor Symposium at Highgate's East Cemetery with further talks, screenings and performances at Lauderdale House.
Friends events
National Liberal Club
Wednesday 14 May 2014
15.00 — 16.30
Established by William Ewart Gladstone, the ‘NLC’ has been the home of British Liberalism since 1887.
Friends events
The Geffrye Museum
Thursday 15 May 2014
10.30 — 13.00
We enjoy an exclusive talk and tour of the Geffrye Museum.
Friends events
Temple Church and Middle Temple
Friday 16 May 2014
10.30 — 14.00
Friends explore the historic Temple Church, built by the Knights Templar and one of only three Norman round churches left in England.
Family events
Rhyme Time
Family Studio
Sunday 18 May 2014
11.00 — 14.00
In this drop-in family workshop, bring much-loved stories to life with colourful illustrations.
Friends events
Turner's House
Sunday 18 May 2014
18.00 — 20.30
We enjoy a specially arranged tour of the house with representatives from the Turner's House Trust.
Talks
Experimentations in Chiaroscuro : Beccafumi’s Prints, Oil Sketches and Marble Intarsia
Free Lunchtime Lecture
Monday 19 May 2014
13.00 — 14.00
A lecture by Dr. Jennifer Sliwka, National Gallery, in support of the Renaissance Impressions exhibition.
Talks
Short Stories with Tim Winton
Evening Event
Wednesday 21 May 2014
19.30 — 21.00
An exceptional opportunity to enjoy a short story reading by the internationally esteemed novelist Tim Winton, in partnership with Pin Drop.
Friends events
The Geffrye Museum
Thursday 22 May 2014
10.30 — 13.00
We enjoy an exclusive talk and tour of the Geffrye Museum.
Special events
Life Drawing in the Keeper’s House
Thursday 29 May 2014
19.00 — 21.00
Whether you are a Picasso paint-a-like, or a complete novice, this event will be right up your street.
June 2014
Talks
Yinka Shonibare RA
Looking at London
Monday 02 June 2014
18.30 — 19.45
In this evening hosted by writer and broadcaster Patrick Wright, artist Yinka Shonibare MBE RA shares some of his experiences of London.
Friends events
The Good, The Bad & The Ugly: New Architecture in the City of London
Tuesday 03 June 2014
14.30 — 16.30
Owen Hopkins, the RA’s Architecture Programme Manager, leads this walking tour for Friends around the City of London’s most notable new buildings.
Talks
Introducing 'Dream, Draw, Work'
Curator’s Talk
Tuesday 03 June 2014
15.00 — 15.30
A talk by Neil Bingham, curator of the exhibition 'Dream, Draw, Work: Architectural Drawings by Norman Shaw RA'
Friends events
The Barn: Tom Stuart-Smith’s Garden
Wednesday 04 June 2014
12.45 — 18.30
Tom Stuart-Smith, renowned landscaper and designer of the RA’s Keeper’s House garden, generously invites Friends to visit the private gardens at his home in Hertfordshire.
Special events
Summer Exhibition Preview Party 2014
Wednesday 04 June 2014
19.00 — 21.30
The annual Summer Exhibition Preview Party holds a special place in the calendar of the Royal Academy.
Talks
Classical Connections with Professor Mary Beard
Friday 06 June 2014
18.30 — 19.30
Mary Beard, the RA’s Professor of Ancient Literature, explores some of the Classical themes in the 'Renaissance Impressions' exhibition.
Talks
Ian Martin
Looking at London
Monday 09 June 2014
18.30 — 19.45
In this evening hosted by writer and broadcaster Patrick Wright, comedy writer and journalist Ian Martin offers his perspective as an outside looking in on London.
Friends events
House Of St Barnabus
Tuesday 10 June 2014
10.45 — 12.00
No. 1 Greek Street is an intriguing Georgian house that is now home to London’s newest private members club, The House of St. Barnabus.
Friends events
Nether Winchendon, Bucks
Wednesday 11 June 2014
12.30 — 19.00
Owned by the same family for over 450 years, this delightful medieval and Tudor manor house was extended with late 18th-century alterations in the ‘Gothic’ style, reminiscent of Strawberry Hill.
Family events
Green Parks
Family Studio
Sunday 15 June 2014
11.00 — 14.00
Get your fingers green in this creative cultivation workshop for families.
Talks
Patrick Keiller
Looking at London
Monday 16 June 2014
18.30 — 19.45
The eminent filmmaker Patrick Keiller discusses Nine Elms, an area of London on the South Bank currently undergoing transformation, in this series of events examining the past, present and future of London.
Friends events
Bowood, Wilts
Wednesday 18 June 2014
09.00 — 19.30
Bowood is the home of the Marquess of Lansdowne, whose family have owned the house since 1656.
Friends events
Crosby Hall, London
Thursday 19 June 2014
15.30 — 17.30
Described by Country Life as ‘the most important surviving secular domestic Medieval building in London'.
Special events
Summer Exhibition special event
Saturday 21 June 2014
18.30 — 22.00
Celebrate the summer at the RA during this special evening of events and activities that see tradition and the contemporary collide.
Special events
Summer Ball 2014
Monday 23 June 2014
19.00 — 23.59
In June 2014 we will be hosting our 12th magnificent Summer Ball.
Friends events
Garrick Club
Tuesday 24 June 2014
10.00 — 12.00
Founded in 1831, the club houses the largest and most significant collection of British theatrical works of art with over 1000 paintings, drawings and sculptures on display, including works by Zoffany and Millais.
Friends events
Kelmscott Manor, Gloucestershire
Thursday 26 June 2014
10.15 — 19.00
By popular request, Friends return to Kelmscott Manor.
Special events
Life Drawing in the Keeper’s House
Thursday 26 June 2014
19.00 — 21.00
Whether you are a Picasso paint-a-like, or a complete novice, this event will be right up your street.
Workshops
Let’s Talk about Art
Teacher Workshop
Friday 27 June 2014
10.00 — 13.00
In this special workshop for teachers, via in-depth conversations about works in the Summer Exhibition we explore subject, materials and execution to expand and enhance your understanding of contemporary art.
Friends events
Saddlers’ Hall
Friday 27 June 2014
14.00 — 16.00
Friends tour Saddlers’ Hall.
Tours
Norman Shaw Sketching Tour
Saturday 28 June 2014
14.00 — 17.00
Follow in Norman Shaw’s footsteps by joining architect and draughtsman Benedict O’Looney on a sketching tour of buildings by Norman Shaw and his contemporaries near the RA.
Talks
Lisa Jardine
Looking at London
Monday 30 June 2014
18.30 — 19.45
Lisa Jardine, one of Britain’s foremost historians and public intellectuals, discusses the ‘Secrets of St Paul’s Cathedral’ with writer and broadcaster Patrick Wright.
July 2014
Talks
Eric Parry RA
RA Forum
Friday 04 July 2014
19.00 — 19.30
Organiser of this year’s Summer Exhibition Architecture Room, Eric Parry RA explores the creative possibilities of working with practitioners from disciplines outside of architecture.
Talks
Rafael Moneo
Annual Architecture Lecture
Monday 07 July 2014
18.45 — 20.00
Our Annual Architecture Lecture is a highlight of our events calendar. This year, we are excited to welcome world-renowned, architect Rafael Moneo to speak in the inspiring setting of the Summer Exhibition.
Talks
Ian Ritchie RA
RA Forum
Friday 11 July 2014
19.00 — 19.30
One of Britain’s leading architects, Ian Ritchie RA discusses his work within the context of the Summer Exhibition and reflects on the intersections of architecture and art.
Workshops
Life Drawing
Teacher Workshop
Saturday 12 July 2014
10.00 — 13.00
We offer teachers the opportunity to experiment with life drawing in this workshop held in the RA’s historic Life Room. This event is suitable for all abilities, and will also look at the wider themes of drawing.
Tours
Norman Shaw Sketching Tour
Saturday 12 July 2014
14.00 — 17.00
Follow in Norman Shaw’s footsteps by joining architect and draughtsman Benedict O’Looney on a sketching tour of buildings by Norman Shaw and his contemporaries near the RA.
Family events
Beguiling Books
Family Studio
Sunday 13 July 2014
11.00 — 14.00
Up-cycle used books to cut and collage your own Summer Exhibition story in our free drop-in workshop.
Special events
Life Drawing in the Keeper’s House
Thursday 31 July 2014
19.00 — 21.00
Whether you're a Picasso paint-a-like, or a complete novice, this event will be right up your street.
August 2014
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