Royal Academy of Arts
Also known as R.A., Royal Academy Including Burlington House And Galleries And Royal Academy Schools Buildings, Royal Academy of the Arts, RAA
art institution in London, England, United Kingdom
Key facts
- Established
- 1768 ; 258 years ago ( 1768 )
- Location
- Burlington House , Piccadilly, London , United Kingdom
- Visitors
- 709,961 (2023)
- President
- Rebecca Salter
- Ceo
- Simon Wallis
- Public transit access
- Green Park ; Piccadilly Circus
- Website
- royalacademy.org.uk
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Wikidata facts
- Employees
- 334
- Revenue
- 38106000
- Official website
- www.royalacademy.org.uk
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The Royal Academy of Arts (RA) is an art institution based in Burlington House in Piccadilly, London, England. Founded in 1768, it has a unique position as an independent, privately funded institution led by eminent artists and architects. Its purpose is to promote the creation, enjoyment and appreciation of the fine arts through exhibitions, education and debate.
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1768 establishments in Great Britain1768 in artAcademies of artsArt museums and galleries established in the 1760sArt museums and galleries in LondonArt schools in LondonArt societiesBuildings and structures on PiccadillyEducational organizations established in 1768Education in the City of WestminsterGrade II* listed buildings in the City of Westminster