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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John McCombs ROI, NDD, RBA, FRSA, MAFA
It is with a heavy heart that we bring you the sad news of the passing of John McCombs. John was elected a member of the ROI in 1982 and he won the Stanley Grimm Prize in 1990, the Alan Gourley Memorial Award in 2001 and the Le Clerc Fowle Medal in 2007. He will...
John Walsom ROI – painting a sky a day
ROI member John Walsom has set himself the challenge of painting a sky every day throughout February, and he'd be happy to be joined by other artists! After living most of his life in London, John thinks he's neglected skies as an important part of his paintings. To...
Ruth Pilkington ROI
It is with great sadness that we share the news that Ruth Pilkington ROI has passed away after a short Illness. Ruth became a member of the ROI in 1976 and was a prolific figurative and landscape painter. Ruth was one of our centenarian members and we would like to...
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.
