The Royal Institute of Oil Painters was founded in 1882, promoting and exhibiting work of the highest standard in oil paint. The ROI provides a centre of excellence and encouragement to all who love this robust medium and is based at the Mall Galleries, London SW1.
The ROI Annual Open Exhibition is held annually in November/December when non-members are afforded the opportunity to exhibit alongside established ROI members.
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Plein Air Course on Alabaster Coast and Etretat
A week of painting in Etretat with Julia Hawkins ROI NEAC. 1st – 8th September 2024 Limited spaces available Celebrate 150th Anniversary of Impressionism at the place where it all began. A week of painting with ROI and NEAC member Julia Hawkins in Monet’s Etretat and...
Valerie Smith Hon Sen ROI
It is with a very heavy heart that we learn of the passing of Valerie Smith Hon Sen ROI at the age of 87. Valerie was elected a member of the ROI in 1997 and most recently elected as Honorary Senior Member in 2020. She will be missed ever so dearly and we send our...
Philip James ROI
It is with deep regret and sadness that we learn of the passing of Philip James ROI. Phillip was a very active member of the Institute and will greatly missed. We send our sincere condolences to his family. His family have requested that instead of flowers any...
ROI Annual Exhibition
Find out more about the ROI Annual Exhibition which takes place at the Mall Galleries in London. This year’s Royal Institute of Oil Painters Annual Exhibition will be in November (dates to be confirmed) and will once again showcases the work of many of the UK’s most exciting young painters alongside the work of more established names.
ROI Friends
Our Friends are very important to the ROI and it is a great way to engage with the society with a selection of events organized annually and exclusively for Friends to spend time with ROI members, such as painting picnics and studio tours to name but a few.
ROI Educational Outreach
Find out more about the exciting and pioneering educational outreach work being done in partnership with schools by our ROI members.
