We are the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts (RCA), one of Canada's most enduring cultural institutions. Established in 1880, today's Academy is composed of over 700 established professionals working across Canada in 20 visual arts disciplines; from painting and sculpture to architecture, design, fine craft, photography and filmmaking. The RCA continues to consider new forms of visual expression as they emerge. From the beginning, members have been elected to the Academy in mid-career by a jury of their peers. The RCA is unique in that it recognizes the many innovators on the national arts scene in Canada. more... See more text