Royal Academy America
Royal Academy America
The RA is a globally recognised institution. Royal Academy America, our organisation for American supporters, not only gives its members exclusive access to events and trips, but also gives valuable support back to the RA itself.
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About Royal Academy America
An autonomous American 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organisation with an independent board of trustees was founded in 1983. Originally known as the American Associates of the Royal Academy Trust, or AARAT, the organisation has successfully raised the profile of the RA in the United States and provided significant financial support to the RA in London for over 30 years. In 2015, the charity changed its name to Royal Academy America, initiating a new chapter in the organisation’s history.
Since its inception, there has been a strong American presence at the Royal Academy. The 18th-century American painter Benjamin West was both a founder of the Royal Academy and its second president. The Academy’s membership has included American artists such as John Singleton Copley, John Singer Sargent and Edwin Austin Abbey. Today, Honorary Royal Academicians include Frank Gehry, Jasper Johns, Richard Serra, Frank Stella, Cy Twombly, Jeff Koons and Jenny Holzer.
The founding of Royal Academy America in 1983 created a formal role for American interest in the Royal Academy’s work. Since the Royal Academy continues to operate independently without government aid, support in the U.S. has brought new strength and security to the Royal Academy’s mission on behalf of artists, students, scholars and the general public.
Patrons of Royal Academy America have helped enable the creation of the Annenberg Courtyard, The Jillian and Arthur M. Sackler Wing, the restoration of the largest of the Main Galleries, The Lee and James C. Slaughter Room and The Dame Jillian Sackler Archive Room, to name but a few of the projects funded by American donors. Additionally, through the Starr Fellowship, Royal Academy America helps support American artists by providing funds for a one-year residency at the Royal Academy Schools.
Royal Academy America donors help ensure that the lively exchange of culture and ideas continues and that the historic partnership between the Royal Academy of Arts and Royal Academy America will continue in good health for many years to come.
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Events
Throughout the year, Royal Academy America organises special events exclusively for its RAA Patrons. These include artist salons, lectures, private collection visits, behind-the-scenes tours and more. We also organise trips to London, which include private views at the Royal Academy, artist studio tours and day trips to historic landmarks across England.
For more information, please contact April Moorhouse, Head of Programmes & Membership, at info@raamerica.org or (001) 212 980 8404.
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Membership
As an independent arts organisation the RA receives no government funding and relies entirely on the generosity of its supporters. By joining as a Patron of Royal Academy America, you are supporting the work of the Royal Academy, and can also enjoy benefits in the United States, London and beyond.
Once you have decided which level of patronage suits you, you simply need to download and complete the joining form. If you have any queries or would like to join over the phone, please contact April Moorhouse, Head of Programmes & Membership, at april.moorhouse@raamerica.org.
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Royal Academy America board
The following individuals generously serve as members of the Royal Academy America board:
Aryeh B Bourkoff CEO, LionTree LLC
Ilaria Bulgari Philanthropist
Prof Sir David Cannadine FBA
Jim Clerkin CEO, Moët Hennessy USA
Elizabeth Crain (Treasurer) COO, Moelis & Co.
C Hugh Hildesley MBE EVP, Sotheby’s
David Hockney OM CH RA
Bill Jacklin RA
Monika McLennan (Vice-Chair) Philanthropist
David Sabel Partner, Cleary Gottlieb
Dame Jillian Sackler DBE CEO, AMS Foundation
Joan N Stern Esq Eckert Seamans
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Contact us
Royal Academy America
54 Thompson St, 3rd Fl.
New York, NY 10012
USATel: (001) 212 980 8404
April Moorhouse, Head of Programmes & Membership
april.moorhouse@raamerica.org
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Privacy Policy
Royal Academy America is committed to protecting your data. We maintain the data you provide us, along with a record of your donations, in secure databases. As a RA America patron, we will share your personal data with the Royal Academy in London, in order for you to be properly acknowledged during visits and for you to receive appropriate news and invitations about our upcoming programming.
RA America regularly sends information via email, as the most environmentally friendly and timely means of communication. If at all possible, please provide an email address. You may opt out at any time by following the “unsubscribe” instructions included in the email message.
If you have any questions regarding our privacy policy, please contact our office at info@raamerica.org or (001) 212 980 8404.