The Royal Scottish Academy (RSA) is the country’s national academy of art. It promotes contemporaryScottish art.
The RSA building, viewed from the south
RSA New Contemporaries 2022
The Academy was founded in 1826 by eleven artists meeting in Edinburgh. Originally named the Scottish Academy, it became the Royal Scottish Academy on being granted a royal charter in 1838.
The RSA maintains a unique position in the country as an independently funded institution led by eminent artists and architects to promote and support the creation, understanding, and enjoyment of visual arts through exhibitions and related educational events.[1]
In addition to a continuous programme of exhibitions, the RSA also administers scholarships, awards, and residencies for artists who live and work in Scotland. The RSA's historic collection of important artworks and an extensive archive of related material chronicling art and architecture in Scotland over the last 180 years are housed in the National Museums Collection Centre at Granton, and are available to researchers by appointment. Displays of the historic collections are mounted whenever possible.
The RSA is led by a body of eminent artist and architect members who encompass a broad cross-section of contemporary Scottish art. Members are known as Academicians, and are entitled to use the post-nominal letters RSA. The president uses the postnominal letters PRSA while in office, and PPRSA (Past President of the RSA) thereafter.
Academicians are elected to the Academy by their peers. There are also Honorary Academicians (HRSA). After amendments to the Supplementary Charter in 2005, once Associates (ARSA) have submitted a Diploma work into the Permanent Collection of the RSA, they are then entitled to full membership of the Academy. The membership includes 30 Honorary Academicians and 104 Academicians.[3] From 2010–12, the RSA President was Professor Bill Scott, Secretary Arthur Watson and Treasurer Professor Ian Howard.[4] In 2018, Joyce W. Cairns was elected as the first female President in the history of the Academy. Current RSA President, Gareth Fisher is joined by Secretary Edward Summerton RSA and Treasurer Delia Baillie RSA.
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References
Esme Gordon (1976) The Royal Scottish Academy of Painting, Sculpture & Architecture 1826-1976. Edinburgh.
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Not to be confused with Royal Society of Edinburgh The Royal Scottish Academy RSA is the country s national academy of art It promotes contemporary Scottish art The RSA building viewed from the south RSA New Contemporaries 2022 The Academy was founded in 1826 by eleven artists meeting in Edinburgh Originally named the Scottish Academy it became the Royal Scottish Academy on being granted a royal charter in 1838 The RSA maintains a unique position in the country as an independently funded institution led by eminent artists and architects to promote and support the creation understanding and enjoyment of visual arts through exhibitions and related educational events 1 Contents 1 Overview 2 Academicians 3 Past Presidents 4 See also 5 Notes 6 References 7 External linksOverview EditIn addition to a continuous programme of exhibitions the RSA also administers scholarships awards and residencies for artists who live and work in Scotland The RSA s historic collection of important artworks and an extensive archive of related material chronicling art and architecture in Scotland over the last 180 years are housed in the National Museums Collection Centre at Granton and are available to researchers by appointment Displays of the historic collections are mounted whenever possible Its home since 1911 has been the Royal Scottish Academy Building on The Mound Princes Street Edinburgh adjacent to the National Gallery of Scotland building The building is managed by the National Galleries of Scotland but the 1910 Order grants the RSA permanent administration offices in the building Exhibition space is shared throughout the year with the Scottish National Gallery and other organisations Exhibiting Societies of Scottish Artists 2 The building originally designed by William Henry Playfair was recently refurbished as part of the Playfair Project and is now part of the Scottish National Gallery complex Academicians EditSee also Category Royal Scottish Academicians The RSA is led by a body of eminent artist and architect members who encompass a broad cross section of contemporary Scottish art Members are known as Academicians and are entitled to use the post nominal letters RSA The president uses the postnominal letters PRSA while in office and PPRSA Past President of the RSA thereafter Academicians are elected to the Academy by their peers There are also Honorary Academicians HRSA After amendments to the Supplementary Charter in 2005 once Associates ARSA have submitted a Diploma work into the Permanent Collection of the RSA they are then entitled to full membership of the Academy The membership includes 30 Honorary Academicians and 104 Academicians 3 From 2010 12 the RSA President was Professor Bill Scott Secretary Arthur Watson and Treasurer Professor Ian Howard 4 In 2018 Joyce W Cairns was elected as the first female President in the history of the Academy Current RSA President Gareth Fisher is joined by Secretary Edward Summerton RSA and Treasurer Delia Baillie RSA Past Presidents Edit2022 present Gareth Fisher 5 2018 2022 Joyce W Cairns 6 2012 2018 Arthur Watson 7 2007 2012 Bill Scott 7 1998 2007 Ian McKenzie Smith 8 1990 1998 William James Laidlaw Baillie 1983 1990 Sir Anthony Wheeler 9 1973 1983 Sir Robin Philipson 1964 1973 N A 1959 1964 Sir William MacTaggart 1950 1959 William Oliphant Hutchison 1944 1950 Sir Frank Mears 1933 1944 Sir George Pirie 1923 1933 Sir George Washington Browne 1919 1923 Sir J Lawton Wingate 1902 1919 Sir James Guthrie 10 1891 1902 Sir George Reid 10 1882 1891 Sir William Fettes Douglas 10 1876 1882 Sir Daniel Macnee 10 1864 1876 Sir George Harvey 10 1850 1864 Sir John Watson Gordon 10 1837 1850 Sir William Allan 10 1826 1837 George Watson first president 10 See also EditRoyal West of England AcademyNotes Edit The Royal Scottish Academy of Painting Sculpture Architecture and Printmaking Archived 28 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine ESSA Exhibiting Societies of Scottish Artists Archived from the original on 28 February 2009 Retrieved 3 May 2009 Who s Who Royal Scottish Academy Full list of RSA Members Royal Scottish Academy Gareth Fisher elected President Edinburgh artist Joyce W Cairns is elected to prestigious post Edinburgh Evening News 17 December 2018 Retrieved 27 March 2022 a b Fine art lecturer elected President of the Royal Scottish Academy Deadline 2 May 2012 Retrieved 12 May 2015 Echo Basin by Ian McKenzie Smith Art in Healthcare Retrieved 13 May 2015 Obituary Sir Anthony Wheeler architect The Scotsman 28 December 2013 Retrieved 27 March 2022 a b c d e f g h The Royal Scottish Academy 1826 1916 a complete list of the exhibited works by Raeburn and by Academicians Associates and Hon Members giving details of those works in public galleries Retrieved 12 May 2015 References EditEsme Gordon 1976 The Royal Scottish Academy of Painting Sculpture amp Architecture 1826 1976 Edinburgh External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Royal Scottish Academy The Royal Scottish 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