Copy of official press release defending the Royal Academy

RA Collection: Archive

Reference code

RAA/SEC/17/26

Title

Copy of official press release defending the Royal Academy

Date

[1920]

Level

Item

Extent & medium

2 pieces

Previous reference codes

1702

Content Description

Copy of official press release contradicting various recently circulated statements about the Royal Academy, relating to the summer exhibition, forthcoming Spanish exhibition [1920], the RA's distribution of charity, the use of the RA's galleries in the winter, an alleged lack of publicity and catalogue for the diploma gallery, and the alleged failure of the RA to do much in return for its occupation of valuable Crown land.