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George Bellows, 'Stag at Sharkey’s' (detail), 1909. Oil on canvas, 92 x 112.6 cm. The Cleveland Museum of Art. Hinman B. Hurlbut Collection. Photo © The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Sir Hugh Casson PRA, 'Elephant and Rhinoceros Pavilion, London Zoo'(detail), c.1971. © Royal Academy of Arts, London.
Sidney Nolan, 'Ned Kelly' (detail), 1946. Enamel paint on composition board. 90.8 x 121.5 cm. National Gallery of Australia, Canberra. Gift of Sunday Reed, 1977.
Sydney Lee, 'The Sleeping Square' (detail), 1928. Aquatint, mezzotint and roulette. Private collection. © estate of the artist.
Anish Kapoor Exhibition 2009. Photo © Jo Fraser of Fraserface
“Over 200 years of contemporary art: the RA continues its historical commitment to supporting the work of living artists” Tony Cragg RA
The Contemporary Circle allows individuals with an interest in contemporary art and collecting to also be involved with the Royal Academy of Arts.
The group has its own specific series of events that take place across London and engage with all aspects of the contemporary art world. The Contemporary Circle receives a weekly newsletter along with special access to many events at the Royal Academy.
Membership to the Contemporary Circle costs £1,500 per year. Your donation goes directly to the Royal Academy, supporting its expansive education and exhibition programme.
There are currently three main levels of Patron membership:
Silver Patrons £1,500 – £4,999 (Membership £600, Donation £900 – £4,399)
Gold Patrons £5,000 – £9,999 (Membership £1,000, Donation £4,000 – £8,999)
Platinum Patrons £10,000+ (Membership £1,600, Donation £8,400+)
The benefits of becoming a Contemporary Circle Patron (40 KB)
Download an application form (203 KB)
Help us to increase the value of your donation at no further cost to you. Complete the Gift Aid section on the downloadable form and the donation element of your gift will be increased significantly.
Download a Gift Aid application form (44 KB)
Contact us:
Patrons Office
Royal Academy of Arts
Burlington House
Piccadilly
London W1J 0BD
Telephone: 020 7300 5885
email: patrons@royalacademy.org.uk
