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The Royal Institute of Oil Painters (ROI)

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.

Latest News

ROI Annual Exhibition 2024 – submission date extended

ROI Annual Exhibition 2024 – submission date extended

DEADLINE EXTENDED! You have a further chance to submit work and show alongside members of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters at the ROI Annual Exhibition 2024!   The submissions deadline has been extended to Friday 11 October 2024 at 12 noon If you haven't...

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Art for All | A Fundraising Auction 2024

Art for All | A Fundraising Auction 2024

Twenty members of the ROI have their work featured in the online 'Art for all' fundraising auction with the Mall Galleries. This fundraising auction offers a fantastic opportunity to start or grow your art collection, or find a unique present for your loved ones,...

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ROI Friends in Winchester

ROI Friends in Winchester

What a fantastic turn out for a ROI paint out in Winchester! A big thank you to all the enthusiastic painters who came along and persevered with light as flat as a pancake. The weather forecast had been so good all week but it was all change on the day. Many thanks...

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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.

Image of Adebanji Alade outside with pupils and their artwork