The Royal Academy of Arts (RA) is considering cutting 60 jobs as it faces significant financial challenges, primarily due to visitor numbers not recovering to pre-pandemic levels. With visitor numbers dropping to just 622,000 in 2024 from 1.25 million pre-COVID, the RA cites increased operational costs and changing visitor habits as contributing factors. Currently, half of the proposed cuts are positions that are unfilled, but around 30 existing roles could be affected. The RA does not receive government funding, making its situation particularly precarious compared to other cultural institutions.
The Royal Academy of Arts faces potential job cuts of 60 roles due to financial difficulties and declining visitor numbers, with leaders citing changing visitor behaviors.
Visitor numbers have not returned to pre-pandemic levels, dropping from 1.25 million per year to just 622,000 in 2024, contributing to the RA's financial strain.
Withdrawal of government funding and increasing operational costs have led the Royal Academy to consider substantial staff reductions to maintain its future viability.
The RA is undergoing one of its most challenging moments due to financial pressures, following a pattern seen in many British cultural institutions since the pandemic.
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