Royal Scottish Academy
Art institution in Edinburgh, Scotland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the arts organisation. For the building in Edinburgh, see Royal Scottish Academy Building.
The Royal Scottish Academy (RSA) is the country’s national academy of art. It promotes contemporary Scottish art.
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The Royal Scottish Academy of Art and Architecture | |
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The RSA Building on Princes Street, Edinburgh | |
Abbreviation | RSA |
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Formation | May 27, 1826; 198 years ago (1826-05-27) |
Founded at | Edinburgh |
Purpose | Supporting art and architecture in Scotland |
Headquarters | Royal Scottish Academy Building, The Mound, Edinburgh, EH2 2EL |
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Coordinates | 55.9517°N 3.1963°W / 55.9517; -3.1963 |
Origins | Secession from the Royal Institution, 1826 |
Region served | Scotland |
Fields | Fine Arts |
Director | Colin Greenslade |
President | Gareth Fisher |
Website | www![]() |
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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]