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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ROI 2024 Paint Live Event
We had an amazing turnout this year, with artists of all levels—from seasoned professionals to enthusiastic novices—bravely stepping outdoors to paint in iconic Central London. The weather was on our side, with mild conditions that made the day even more enjoyable. A...
ROI 2024 Annual Exhibition – Prize winners
The Royal Institute of Oil Painters and Mall Galleries would like to congratulate all prizewinners at the ROI Annual Exhibition 2024 and give a special thank you to all our prize-givers. The Artist Magazine Award Valerie Pirlot AROI - 'Kitchen, Morning Light' ...
AGBI auction of paintings – ROI Annual Exhibition 2024
A fundraising silent auction As part of this year's annual exhibition the ROI have a silent auction of paintings to help raise funds for the AGBI (Artists' General Benevolent Institution). The AGBI - a charity dedicated to support visual artists and their dependents...
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 runs from November 28th to December 14th and will once again showcase 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.
