The RSA is a member led organisation.

The membership comprises 36 Academicians, 46 Associates, 4 Senior Academicians and 5 Senior Associates from the disciplines of painting, sculpture, architecture and printmaking.

The Academy has also appointed 20 Honorary Members, including HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

The decision-making structure of the Academy is as follows :-




The most senior decision-making body is the Assembly of Academicians.

The President, Secretary and Treasurer are elected annually and together form the Standing Committee which meets once a month to deal with routine business. The Council comprises the President, Secretary and Treasurer and 10 other members selected in rotation. The Council is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Academy. It normally meets once every two months.

There are also up to 12 other committees which meet to discharge specific functions e.g. Finance, Promotions, etc.

 
A relatively small staff administer the Academy and organise its exhibitions, competitions, prizes and funds.

They are :


Administrative Secretary
Assistant Administrative Secretary Pauline Costigane
Exhibitions Co-ordinator Colin Greenslade
Assistant Treasurer Gail Gray
Assistant Librarian/Keeper Joanna Soden
Collections Assistant Nicola Ireland
Collections Technician Sandy Wood
Secretary/Receptionist Susan Junge
Marketing Assistant Alisa Lindsay
Sales Agent Anne Wishart