Royal Academy of Arts
The Royal Academy of Arts in Burlington House is a rare London institution: it was founded in 1768 as an independent, privately funded academy, with artists and architects at its head. The formal act that created it was George III’s personal decision on 10 December 1768, backed by royal patronage he secured through architect Sir William Chambers. The Academy’s original mission was explicit—“to establish a school or academy of design for the use of students in the arts”—and it was tied to an annual exhibition from the start. Its leadership also set its tone. Painter Joshua Reynolds became the Academy’s first president, while Francis Milner Newton served as the first secretary for two decades, until his resignation in 1788. Over time, the Royal Academy’s purpose has remained focused on promoting fine art through exhibitions, education, and debate. …
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