News & events

David Pilgrim ROI will be teaching at the wonderful Cornwall School of Art on June 15th, 16th and 17th and there are still a few remaining places available if you would like to come along for an enjoyable and focused day of painting in beautiful Cornwall. Just follow...

Chris Bennett ROI studied under Euan Uglow at The Slade in London and he has made a significant contribution in a new book called ‘The Uglow Papers’ by Andrew Lambirth. This publication is a collection of essays written by people who knew Euan Uglow. Andrew credits...

Following recent elections at the ROI AGM we have the great pleasure to announce the following new full members of the ROI: Stewart Beckett ROI Lizzie Black ROI Jeannie Kinsler ROI Lucy Marks ROI Steven P Smith ROI Karl Terry ROI Max White ROI We are also delighted...

In 2025, the Royal Institute of Oil Painters’ Education Outreach Programme focused on an intensive school visit in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, offering a meaningful and immersive educational experience.  Led by the ROI Education Officer Natalia Avdeeva and working with...

Lotta Teale ROI - Moldovan Summers: A Museum Exhibition in Chisinau co-hosted by the ROI Lotta Teale ROI has been living in Moldova for the past 18 months and since arriving has painted a collection of new work directly inspired by her new surroundings. The paintings...

On behalf of the President and Council of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, congratulations to the award winning artists at the ROI Annual Exhibition 2025: The Lady of the Chateau Award For a work that reveals the world through a luminous, deeply personal lens — a...

All proceeds for the Artists’ General Benevolent Institution (AGBI) Bids closing Tuesday 9th December at 1pm   A fundraising silent auction Life as a professional artist can sometimes be a challenge. When artists are faced with health challenges financial...

We are excited to present a series of special events to complement the ROI Annual Exhibition 2025. The events are listed below and bookings can be made via the Mall Galleries. Painting Demonstration by Sarah Spackman Thursday 27 November, 10am to 12:00pm Sarah...

Linda Alexander ROI hosted another fabulous workshop at her home studio for Friends of the ROI on October 25th, hot off the heels of a very successful workshop with ROI Friends the previous weekend.   Many thanks to Linda for generously putting on such a wonderful...

Linda Alexander ROI recently hosted a fabulous paint day at her home studio for Friends of the ROI.   Many thanks to Linda for putting on such a wonderful workshop and thanks also to all the Friends who came along to make it such an enjoyable and fulfilling...

It was a fantastic day on Saturday as Steven P Smith, Adam Ralston, and Michael Ashcroft hosted the Friends of the ROI in beautiful Waterhead, Ambleside.   Although the sun didn’t make an appearance, the weather stayed dry and the trees were in full autumnal...

Julia Hawkins has been invited to teach oil painting for a six-night retreat at Château Charente in France. Spring 2026 / 25 – 31 May Limited to just 12 participants, this fully inclusive course will explore the artistic traditions of the region once painted by August...