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Royal Society of Sculptors

The Royal Society of Sculptors is an artist led, membership organisation. We support and connect sculptors throughout their careers and lead the conversation about sculpture today through exhibitions and events for all.

The Society was created more than 100 years ago to champion contemporary sculpture and the artists who create it. Today we welcome everyone interested in exploring this art form and its many possibilities.

We are based in London’s South Kensington, a few minutes’ walk from its great museums, in a beautiful listed building called Dora House. Come and join in the conversation, through exhibitions, artists’ talks and creative workshops . We invite you to view the world from a different perspective, to dig deep into the practice of individual sculptors and to challenge the way you think.

The Society provides a supportive membership community to sculptors throughout their careers, offering access to expert advice, training, bursaries, residencies and awards. Read more about the benefits of becoming a member.

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Dora House is also available to hire for events, from drinks receptions and small conferences to creative workshops and training sessions. Read more about venue hire. 

Equality & diversity

The Society is committed to equality and diversity and has appointed Nicola Anthony MRSS as Board champion for diversity. Thanks to a grant from the Association of Independent Museums, the Society is working with Alex Marshall at Spot the Gap to explore and improve our approach to equality, diversity & inclusion (EDI).

Alex undertook a diversity survey of staff, trustees and volunteers during summer 2021. As part of the research stage Alex also reviewed the staff handbook and worked with trustees to better understand the organisation’s diversity blind spots and to identify what changes could be made to improve diversity and inclusion. Thanks to a recommendations report, the Society is now working towards short and long term internal and external goals.

Sustainability

The Royal Society of Sculptors is a member of The Gallery Climate Coalition (GCC). 

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John Huggins, Cabeca Grande

Celebrating our longstanding members

John Huggins FRSS

23 May 2022
The Royal Society of Sculptors has grown substantially since it was first founded in 1905, going from a membership of 51 to almost 700. The majority of our members make a lifetime commitment to the Society, and we are delighted to celebrate Fellows who have been with us for 50 years!
Michael Marriott FRSS

Celebrating our longstanding members

Michael Marriott FRSS

27 Oct 2021
The Royal Society of Sculptors has grown substantially since it was first founded in 1905, going from a membership of 51 to almost 700. The majority of our members make a lifetime commitment to the Society, and we are delighted to celebrate four Fellows in 2021 who have been with us for 50 years!
Portrait of Gillian Kaufman

Celebrating our longstanding members

Gillian Kaufman FRSS

31 Aug 2021
The Royal Society of Sculptors has grown substantially since it was first founded in 1905, going from a membership of 51 to almost 700. The majority of our members make a lifetime commitment to the Society, and we are delighted to celebrate four Fellows in 2021 who have been with us for 50 years!

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