the Royal Society of Arts
/ðə ˌrɔɪəl səˌsaɪəti əv ˈɑːts/
/ðə ˌrɔɪəl səˌsaɪəti əv ˈɑːrts/
(abbreviation the RSA)
- a British organization formed in 1754 by William Shipley (1715-1803) to encourage high standards in the arts, industry and business. Its full name is the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce.