RA250 memberships
Be part of our anniversary – and support the next 250 years of art and artists
RA250 memberships
To celebrate our 250th birthday in 2018, we are offering limited edition memberships – giving you the opportunity to get closer to the New Royal Academy of Arts and our expanded programme.
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All Friends get
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RA250 Supporter
Provide a voice for art and artists for the next 250 years
Two-year membership, starting from £1,000
Membership includes current Friends benefits, plus:
• A personal acknowledgement of your commitment to our mission as an RA250 Supporter with your name recognised in RA Magazine, on the RA website and on the walls of the New RA, throughout our anniversary celebration through to the end of 2019
• Priority access to an opening of the New RA and a series of anniversary events throughout 2018
• Invitations to select VIP Friday morning viewings, prior to public opening hours
• Access to RA250 Supporter private views
• A private tour of the new spaces and Collections Gallery
• Access to a special RA250 Supporter Lecture in our new lecture theatre
• Access to an ‘Insider’ series of events giving even closer access to our team of curators and our artistic programme
• A limited edition RA250 Supporter certificate
If you are a Friend of the RA you can upgrade your current membership. For online upgrades, your RA250 membership will begin at the end of your current membership. To begin your RA250 membership immediately, please call 020 7300 8090.
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RA250 Friend
Join the RA's birthday celebrations
One year membership, starting from £250
Membership includes current Friends benefits, plus:
• Recognition for your contribution at this key moment in our history as an RA250 Friend in RA Magazine and on the RA website – throughout our anniversary celebrations and through to the end of 2019
• Priority access to an opening of the New RA before it opens to the public
• Access to RA250 Friend private views
• Access to an ‘Insider’ series of events giving even closer access to our artistic team and programme
• A limited edition RA250 Friend certificate
If you are a Friend of the RA you can upgrade your current membership. For online upgrades, your RA250 membership will begin at the end of your current membership. To begin your RA250 membership immediately, please call 020 7300 8090.
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Upgrade your current Friends membership
If you are a Friend of the RA you can upgrade your current membership. For online upgrades, your RA250 membership will begin at the end of your current membership. To begin your RA250 membership immediately, please call 020 7300 8090.
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Both memberships also include...
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Priority and free entry
Access to all RA exhibitions with a family guest.
Please note, you must show a membership card along with a valid ID (such as a driving licence, bank or credit card) at the gallery entrance. We’ll check your ID in order to ensure Friends have the best experience possible. Membership is non-transferable.
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Priority booking and news
Stay in the know about the latest events through the magazine and Friends enews.
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Friends exclusive private views
View exhibitions ahead of opening and away from the crowds.
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Exclusive Friends events
Discover, learn and experience with Friends events, talks and workshops.
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10% discount in the RA Shop
Exclusive 10% savings when you shop in-store or online at the RA Shop*.
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All-day access to the Keeper's House
A café, restaurant, bar and garden for Friends to enjoy in the heart of Mayfair.
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Celebrate our anniversary year with us
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Get exclusive early access to the New RA
As an RA250 Friend or Supporter, you’ll be among the first to enjoy our beautiful new buildings. Masterminded by David Chipperfield RA, the redevelopment of our historic site will create 70% more space for our Friends and visitors. You’ll be able to explore a brand-new suite of galleries showing even more world-class exhibitions, and enjoy treasures from the RA Collection on display for the first time.
We’ve also renewed our commitment to architecture, with dedicated year-round spaces, extended programming, and a major architecture exhibition every year.
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Join the debate
A spectacular lecture theatre with 260 seats will affirm the RA’s role as a centre for debate. All of our supporters will be invited to join us for an exciting new series of events, as we invite notable guests from both the arts and sciences to host lectures, roundtables and discussions. RA250 Supporters will also join us for a special event in the new theatre to celebrate our anniversary.
A new Clore Learning Centre will help to engage school and community groups, children and families in the making of art.
We’ll also have more space for our own postgraduate art students to present their work, with dedicated galleries for RA Schools exhibitions and displays.
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See behind closed doors
Joining together our two sites at Burlington Gardens and Burlington House provides access to parts of the RA formerly hidden from public view, including the remarkable Cast Corridor, designed by Sydney Smirke RA.
A series of displays and interventions throughout the two sites, curated by Royal Academicians, will help to bring our 250-year history to life.
As an RA250 Friend or Supporter, you will be joining us to celebrate our birthday in style – as well as helping lay the foundations for the next 250 years of art at the RA. Thank you for your continued support.
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Thank you to our RA250 Friend and RA250 Supporter members
We are extremely grateful to the generous individuals who have contributed to the future success of The New RA by purchasing a limited edition RA250 Friend or RA250 Supporter membership.
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Contact us
For membership enquiries, please contact the Friends team by email at friends@royalacademy.org.uk or by phone on 020 7300 8090.
Lines are open seven days a week 10am – 5pm.