Friends membership
Friends membership
At this difficult time, we need the support of our Friends more than ever before. The RA is an independent charity that receives no funding from the government. Your support will enable us to continue the work that we do. Thank you!
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Become a Friend
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Visit these exhibitions
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The Summer Exhibition
3 December — 3 January 2021
For the first time in history, the Summer Exhibition will fall in winter. But at the RA, summer is a state of mind, not a time of year. Discover a myriad of works by household names and emerging artists inside our joyous festival of art. -
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Tracey Emin / Edvard Munch
7 December — 28 February 2021
She’s been a major figure in contemporary art for over 25 years; he pioneered a radical new style known as Expressionism. In this landmark exhibition, Tracey Emin selects masterpieces by Edvard Munch to show alongside her most recent paintings. -
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Francis Bacon: Man and Beast
30 January — 18 April 2021
Explore Francis Bacon’s visceral paintings, where the line between human and animal is constantly blurred, reminding us that our primal instincts lie just below the surface.
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Take a look at what’s coming up in 2021
Get a taste of our 2021 exhibition programme with major names including Francis Bacon, David Hockney and Marina Abramović.
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More reasons to join the RA
★ Bring a family member and up to four children under 16 to all exhibitions.
★ Enjoy Friends preview days for all exhibitions.
★ Relax in the Fine Rooms – a gilded, 18th-century room only available to Friends where tea, filter coffee, drinks and snacks will be available.
★ Delve deeper with RA magazine four times a year.
★ Receive weekly e-newsletters with first access to online exhibition tours, in-depth documentaries and creative activities.
★ Splurge at the RA Shop with 10% off instore and online.**Some exclusions apply, see terms and conditions.
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Varnishing Day: A Moment in Time
Made exclusively for the Friends of the Royal Academy, Varnishing Day: A Moment in Time features the work of 100 Royal Academicians.
Conceived by Hughie O’Donoghue RA and David Mach RA, with the assistance of Ian Ritchie RA, this beautiful portfolio includes work from some of the heavyweights in British art – Tracey Emin RA, Grayson Perry RA, Yinka Shonibare RA and Farshid Moussavi RA.
The Portfolio is available exclusively to Friends and the only way to access it is by joining as a Friend of the RA.
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Looking for a great gift?
All our gift memberships come in a beautiful, limited edition gift box designed by Rebecca Salter PRA.
Each pack has everything you’ll need to get started, including a welcome card with space to personalise your message, a membership card, welcome brochure explaining all the benefits, a handy what’s on guide for Friends and a limited edition postcard.
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Got a question about becoming a Friend of the RA?
Read our frequently asked questions or drop us a line:
Email friends@royalacademy.org.uk
Phone 020 7300 8090
The Membership Office phone lines are open Monday to Saturday, between 11am – 4pm. The RA is operating with reduced staff during this period so our response times may be a little longer than normal.