Support us
We’ve championed art and architecture for 250 years, and we believe they’re more vital than ever. If you do too, there are lots of ways you can support our mission – from making a donation to becoming our Friend.
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Make a donation to the Royal Academy
Artists are at the heart of everything we do. Since 1768, the Royal Academy has been run by leading artists and architects and offered free tuition to the next generation in our art school. Our rich legacy, along with our Collection, our buildings and our work today, offers artists a powerful platform – to learn, to exhibit, to engage in debate and discourse.
Now, as we pass our 250th birthday, we need to secure our future – but we can only do it with your help. Donate today and help us empower all our audiences through art, renew and restore the RA Schools, inspire through our exhibitions, and protect our collection for future generations.
Donate below or get in touch on 020 7300 5604 or philanthrophy@royalacademy.org.uk
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Donate to the RA
We are run by artists and funded by art-lovers. Every donation will help to secure our future: free education, ground-breaking exhibitions, nurturing young artists and free access to our collection.
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Other ways to support
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Become a Friend
As a Friend of the RA, you and a family guest can visit our exhibitions for free all year round, enjoy all day access to the Keeper’s House and be invited to our events and lectures. All this and more is included in our Friends membership scheme.
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Join the Academicians' Room
The Academicians’ Room is an exclusive private members club for artists and art lovers in the heart of Mayfair. Here, members meet to share ideas, drinks, conversation and food. With an exclusive events programme plus priority and free entry to world-class exhibitions at the RA, you will be even closer to art and artists.
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Become a Patron
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 membership
Becoming a Corporate Member gives your company and clients exclusive access to our world class collections and exhibitions. 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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Legacy and leaving a gift to the RA
We rely on the generosity of people who believe in our mission to provide a clear, strong voice for art and artists. By leaving a gift in your will you will help make sure the RA remains independent and ensure generations to come continue to discover a love of art through our work.
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Trusts and foundations
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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Thank you to our donors, patrons, corporate sponsors, Friends of the RA and visitors for their continued support.