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	~~== History ==~~		Founded in 1768 by a group of prominent artists and architects, among them Sir [[Joshua Reynolds]] and Sir William Chambers.

	~~The Royal Academy of Arts was founded~~ in 1768 by a group of prominent artists and architects, among them Sir Joshua Reynolds and Sir William Chambers.
	Under the patronage of [[George III]] the newly founded institution set out to promote and showcase British arts and architecture.		Under the patronage of [[George III]] the newly founded institution set out to promote and showcase British arts and architecture.
	During the first three years the Academy was situated in the City of Westminster. Since 1868, after a few relocations, the Royal Academy now resides in [[Burlington House]].		During the first three years the Academy was situated in the City of Westminster. Since 1868, after a few relocations, the Royal Academy now resides in [[Burlington House]].

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	The Royal Academy of Arts was founded in 1768 by a group of prominent artists and architects, among them Sir Joshua Reynolds and Sir William Chambers.		The Royal Academy of Arts was founded in 1768 by a group of prominent artists and architects, among them Sir Joshua Reynolds and Sir William Chambers.
	Under the patronage of[[ George III]] the ~~new~~ founded institution set out to promote and showcase British arts and architecture.		Under the patronage of [[George III]] the newly founded institution set out to promote and showcase British arts and architecture.
	During the first three years the Academy was situated in the City of Westminster. Since 1868, after a few relocations, the Royal Academy now resides in Burlington House.		During the first three years the Academy was situated in the City of Westminster. Since 1868, after a few relocations, the Royal Academy now resides in [[Burlington House]].


	== Membership ==		== Membership ==

	Members are called Academicians and are elected by their peers. The number of Academicians is restricted to 80 and ~~include~~ painters, sculptors, engravers, printmakers, draughtsmen and architects. The current President of the Academy is Sir Nicholas Grimshaw, an architect. He is the 25th President in he history of the Royal Academy.		Members are called Academicians and are elected by their peers. The number of Academicians is restricted to 80 and includes painters, sculptors, engravers, printmakers, draughtsmen and architects. The current President of the Academy is Sir Nicholas Grimshaw, an architect. He is the 25th President in the history of the Royal Academy.
	Although under the patronage of the Royal House, The Royal Academy does not receive public funds but is self-financed through exhibition ticketing, private sponsorship and individual donations.		Although under the patronage of the Royal House, The Royal Academy does not receive public funds but is self-financed through exhibition ticketing, private sponsorship and individual donations.

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	== Activities ==		== Activities ==

	The main event is an annual exhibition held since 1769 called the Summer Exhibition, where members and other selected artists get to show their work. The Summer ~~exhibition~~ is a big social event in London. The Royal Academy also hosts several temporary loan exhibitions.		The main event is an annual exhibition held since 1769 called the Summer Exhibition, where members and other selected artists get to show their work. The Summer Exhibition is a big social event in London. The Royal Academy also hosts several temporary loan exhibitions.
	The Royal Academy has a library with an important collection of books, archives and works of art.		The Royal Academy has a library with an important collection of books, archives and works of art.

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	The Royal Academy has a library with an important collection of books, archives and works of art.		The Royal Academy has a library with an important collection of books, archives and works of art.

	Sources:

			'''Sources'''

	Visit the Royal Academy here: [http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/]		Visit the Royal Academy here: [http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/]

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	Visit the Royal Academy here: [http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/]		Visit the Royal Academy here: [http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/]

	Wikipedia article with a list of current and former members: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Academy]		Wikipedia article with a list of current and former members: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Academy]

	Encyclopædia Britannica: [http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/511208/Royal-Academy-of-Arts]		Encyclopædia Britannica: [http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/511208/Royal-Academy-of-Arts]

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	The Royal Academy of Arts was founded in 1768 by a group of prominent artists and architects, among them Sir Joshua Reynolds and Sir William Chambers.		The Royal Academy of Arts was founded in 1768 by a group of prominent artists and architects, among them Sir Joshua Reynolds and Sir William Chambers.
	Under the patronage of George III the new founded institution set out to promote and showcase British arts and architecture.		Under the patronage of[[ George III]] the new founded institution set out to promote and showcase British arts and architecture.
	During the first three years the Academy was situated in the City of Westminster. Since 1868, after a few relocations, the Royal Academy now resides in Burlington House.		During the first three years the Academy was situated in the City of Westminster. Since 1868, after a few relocations, the Royal Academy now resides in Burlington House.

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	Visit the Royal Academy at [http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/]		Visit the Royal Academy here: [http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/]
			Wikipedia article with a list of current and former members: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Academy]
			Encyclopædia Britannica: [http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/511208/Royal-Academy-of-Arts]

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== History ==

The Royal Academy of Arts was founded in 1768 by a group of prominent artists and architects, among them Sir Joshua Reynolds and Sir William Chambers.
Under the patronage of George III the new founded institution set out to promote and showcase British arts and architecture.
During the first three years the Academy was situated in the City of Westminster. Since 1868, after a few relocations, the Royal Academy now resides in Burlington House.

== Membership ==

Members are called Academicians and are elected by their peers. The number of Academicians is restricted to 80 and include painters, sculptors, engravers, printmakers, draughtsmen and architects. The current President of the Academy is Sir Nicholas Grimshaw, an architect. He is the 25th President in he history of the Royal Academy.
Although under the patronage of the Royal House, The Royal Academy does not receive public funds but is self-financed through exhibition ticketing, private sponsorship and individual donations.

== Activities ==

The main event is an annual exhibition held since 1769 called the Summer Exhibition, where members and other selected artists get to show their work. The Summer exhibition is a big social event in London. The Royal Academy also hosts several temporary loan exhibitions.
The Royal Academy has a library with an important collection of books, archives and works of art.

Sources:

Visit the Royal Academy at [http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/]