RSA Foundation

Jo Ganter RSA is a visual artist whose practice is based in printmaking but spans painting, drawing, photography, and animation. Born in Yorkshire, Ganter has been based in Scotland since the early 1990s. She is a lecturer and researcher at ECA and was elected to the RSA in 2004. She is the Treasurer of the Royal Scottish Academy.

Adrian Bell is a corporate and charity lawyer and a partner at Morton Fraser MacRoberts. He is an experienced charity trustee and has been on the boards of several charities in the fields of the arts, heritage and education.  He is currently a trustee of The Paxton Trust, Horse Time SCIO, Chainbridge Museum and Garden and The Women’s Fund for Scotland. He was formerly the chair of Longridge Towers School and of Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop.

Sarah Whitley is a former investment manager with a long career in the Japanese market. She has had an interest in the visual arts and collects the work of contemporary Scottish artists. Sarah joined the RSA Foundation as a Trustee in 2019.

Susan Younger is a retired lawyer with a keen interest in the arts and support of young people in their careers and interests. With extensive Board experience and a strong background in mentoring, Susan is enthusiastic about enhancing the Foundation's efforts to maximize its impact and support the Academy in delivering its world-class services.

Gareth Fisher PRSA is an artist renowned for his work in sculpture, construction and watercolour painting. Fisher was elected an Associate of the RSA in 2003, becoming a full Academician in 2006. He has played an important role in various committees and is the current President of the Academy.

Charles Hussey RSA established Sutherland Hussey Architects with his long-term colleague Charlie Sutherland RSA in 1996. He has completed a number of award-winning projects across the UK and overseas. Hussey has taught at the Glasgow School of Art and been a visiting critic, external examiner and lecturer throughout the UK and Europe.

Edward Summerton RSA is a critically acclaimed artist whose work has expanded from painting into photography, sound works, prints, objects, collaborations and the organisation of events and exhibitions. He is a senior lecturer at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design and was Secretary of the Academy from 2022 to 2024.

Robin Webster RSA studied Architecture at the University of Cambridge, and the Bartlett, University College, London. In 2005 Webster set up Cameronwebster Architects with his daughter and his son-in-law. He is a trustee of the Glasgow City Heritage Trust and the Scottish Stained-Glass Symposium. Webster was appointed OBE in 1999 and is Secretary of the RSA.

John Mackechnie RSA is one of the foremost artist-printmakers in the UK. His work is predominately based on his own photographs that he has further developed into etchings and screenprints. Mackechnie’s work is included in numerous public and private collections in the UK and overseas. He was Director of Glasgow Print Studio from 1983 to 2023. Photo David Eustace.