Royal British Society of Sculptors

The Royal British Society of Sculptors (RBS; also referred as the Royal Society of British Sculptors) is a registered charity whose aims are to promote and support sculpture. It has a worldwide membership.

Founded in 1904 and with a royal charter dating from 1911, it consists of experienced and well-known sculptors, and also promotes new talent through bursaries. Its members hold the postnomial ARBS or FRBS.

Former presidents include Philomena Davidson Davis (the first female president), Sir George Frampton (1911–1912), Sir William Reid Dick (1933–1938), Gilbert Bayes (1939–1944), Maurice Blik, Gilbert Ledward (1954–1956) and Edward Bainbridge Copnall (1961–1966). Honorary Vice Presidents include Helaine Blumenfeld OBE (2004-2010)

Its offices and exhibition gallery have been at 108 Old Brompton Road, London, since 1982.

Winners of the Otto Beit Medal

The RBS awards the Otto Beit Medal for excellence in architecture, named for (and funded by) the philanthropist Otto Beit. Winners of the medal include:

• John Poole - 1969 and 1974 (the only living person to ever win the Otto Beit Medal twice)
• David Annand
• Franta Belsky
• William Bloye
• Judith Bluck
• Ann Christopher
• Michael Clark
• Alan Collins
• Sean Crampton
• (Robert Erskine) - 1994
• Philip Jackson
• Elza Mayhew
• John W. Mills
• David Norris
• Bernard Reynolds
• Michael Rizzello
• Alastair Ross
• Edwin Russell
• Robert Thomas

External links

• Royal British Society of Sculptors

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