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Welcome from Karim

We are excited to welcome you to our annual private viewing of the Summer Exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts!

This year’s exhibition is curated by Sculptor Ann Christopher exploring the theme of ‘making space’. Having worked alongside you all through years of lock-down the idea of making space to meet, connect and unwind really resonates with me. Each year it is a privilege to spend the evening enjoying your company and the beauty of the Royal Academy.

On this page you can find all the information you need about this year’s event including details of our entertainment and the facilities available.

We hope you have a fantastic evening, and we look forward to welcoming you on Wednesday 3 July.

Karim Haji

Partner, Head of Financial Services,
KPMG in the UK

Event Agenda

19:00 – 19:15  Arrivals and registration

19:00 – 21:00  Summer Exhibition, canapes and  networking

Address

The Royal Academy of Arts

Burlington House

Piccadilly

London

W1J 0BD

Public Transportation

Closest tube stations

  • Piccadilly Circus Station (Bakerloo, Piccadilly Lines)
  • Green Park (Jubilee, Piccadilly, Victoria Lines)

Closest national rail station

  • Charing Cross

Parking

There is no parking at the venue, but taxis can drop-off in the courtyard of the RA from Piccadilly Road.

Drinks

  • Prosecco
  • House white wine
  • Beer - Peroni
  • Selection of Soft Drinks - Lemonade, Orange and Apple juices
  • Still & Sparkling water

Canapes

Canapes will be passed throughout all galleries, please see the details below:

  • Maple Roast Parsnip: Parsnip Puree, Vegan Parmesan, Parsnip Leaf
  • Scorched Carrot: Carrot Puree, Puffed Rice, Carrot Tops
  • Brined Chicken Breast: Confit Chicken Leg, Chicken Skin Shard, Tarragon
  • Smoked Salmon Rillette: Preserved Lemon, Black Pepper Crème Fraiche, Dill
  • Pickled Watermelon Radish: Celeriac Purée, Sherry Vinegar, Hazelnut
  • Chip Shop Curry Croquette: Monkfish, English Pea, Malt Vinegar Powder
  • Kome Miso Black Cod: Pink Ginger Dim Sum, Corn Flowers

Food Stations

  • British Luxury – including a centre piece of Isle of Skye Sea Trout carved by our chefs
  • Hampshire Venison Tataki, Pickled Carrots, Ginger, Thai Basil
  • Sussex Nduja & Black Pudding Sausage Rolls
  • Hepworth IPA Rarebit, Brioche Toast , Pickled Walnut , Wiltshire Truffle
  • Isle of Skye Trout, English Wasabi , Ginger , Yuzu , Miso 
  • Beetroot Macarons, Goats Curd, Pumpkin Seed, Edible Flowers

Tempus Cured Meats

  • Butternut Arancini, Sage Emulsion, Crispy Sage, Marigold
  • La Latteria London Burrata, Sussex Zucchini, Garden Pea, Mint
  • Nutbourne Tomato, Scorched Ciabatta, Queen Olive
  • Crispy Fried Artichoke
  • Blocks of Aged Parmesan, South Downs Honey
  • Olives, Pesto, Aged Balsamic, Hampshire Cold Pressed Oil
  • Rosemary and Garlic Foccacia

Sweet Canapes

Double Chocolate Mocha Brownies.

Entertainment

Your evening will be accompanied by DJ Lindy with violinist Corey.

List of works

A brochure detailing all of the art works exhibited at the Summer Exhibition will be available to collect upon arrival.

Art Sales Desk

The sales desk will be open throughout the duration of the event in case anyone wishes to purchase a piece.

Wi-Fi

To connect to Wi-Fi at the venue, please use the network – Free RA WiFi. You will then be required to enter your first and last name along with an email address and agree to their terms and conditions.

Lost and Found

  • If you find an item on the evening please turn it into an RA staff member with a red collar or at the event registration desk in the lobby of the ground floor.
  • If you have lost an item, please visit the registration desk in the lobby of the ground floor for collection
  • Any items not collected on the evening will be turned over to RA for collection.