The Arts Society Tonbridge Talk : Celebrating The Royal Academy of Art : its 250th anniversary
Britain’s oldest fine arts institution will be celebrating its 250th Anniversary in 2018. The Royal Academy has an illustrious history that spans from the mid 18th century through to the 21st century. We contemplate its past and review its various homes before settling on its current Mayfair location in Burlington House. This fully illustrated talk explores a selection of its ground–breaking temporary loan exhibitions and considers its role and impact on the art scene, both here and overseas.
Lecture begins at 2.30 and will be followed by tea and biscuits. All welcome - fee for Visitors £6.00.
Medway Hall, The Angel Centre, Angel Lane, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1SF
Thu 27 Sep 2018