Support us
Be part of our story
We're an independent charity that receives no revenue funding from the government. We rely on the generosity of our Friends, Patrons and supporters to continue our programme of exhibitions, education and debate.
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We’re transforming the Royal Academy in time for our 250th birthday in 2018. 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.
Please join us in making this ambitious project possible through any of the below support opportunities.
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Make your mark on the Royal Academy
As our 250th anniversary approaches, we’ve launched ‘Make Your Mark’ – a public appeal to ensure the next 250 years of the RA.
From adopting a statue on our façade, to naming a seat in our new lecture theatre, you’re invited to make your mark on the Academy.
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Friends of the RA enjoying a private view of the Summer Exhibition 2015
Friends of the RA
Enjoy free entry to our exhibitions
As one of our Friends, you’ll get to know us in a whole new way. You and a family guest will visit our exhibitions for free all year round, enjoy all day access to the Keeper’s House and be invited to events and lectures. All this and more is included in our Friends membership scheme.
Standard Friends membership starts from £97 a year
Young Friends membership (16–25 years) is £45 a year
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The Academicians’ Room
An exclusive private members club for artists and art lovers.
As a member of the Academicians’ Room you will enjoy the company of this special artistic community in a vibrant and relaxed haven in the heart of Mayfair, where members can meet to share ideas, drinks, conversation and food. With an exclusive events programme and priority and free entry to world-class exhibitions at the RA, you will become ever closer to art and artists.
Annual club membership is £300 with a £240 joining fee (inclusive of VAT).
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The Keeper's Dinner
RA Patrons
A deeper engagement with art and artists
By supporting us as a Patron, you become part of the Academy. We aim to bring you closer to everything we do here with studio visits, expert-led tours and private viewings of our Collection and Archive. We offer priority booking for all our talks and lectures as well as first entry to our exhibitions – so you can experience everything that makes the RA special and a place worth protecting.
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Corporate support
Effective sponsorship, membership and entertaining opportunities
By supporting the Royal Academy of Arts, we hope to inspire a lifelong love of art in you, your colleagues and your clients. Whatever your particular interests or needs, we take pleasure and pride in offering our corporate supporters an experience they won’t find anywhere else. In return, you help us continue to make, exhibit and debate art.
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Leave a gift to the arts
A gift in your will can make you a part of our future
We rely on the generosity of people who believe in our mission to provide a clear, strong voice for art and artists. Our independence is one of many things that makes us unique in the art world. By leaving a gift in your will you will help make sure we remain that way and ensure generations to come continue to discover a love of art through our work.
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Trusts and foundations
Working with us to build our future
Without the help of our supporters, we wouldn’t be able run our innovative Learning programme and art school, or make ambitious plans for the future. We are continually seeking funding to support our activities and work closely with trusts and foundations who believe in our mission and vision for the years to come.
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