News & events

The ROI recently held a fun day out in Penarth and was hosted by Nia Mackeown AROI. The weather wasn't too bad either for a change! Nia was the winner of the hotly contested Small Painting Prize at our 2023 annual exhibition and we very much appreciate Nia giving her...

Following recent elections at the ROI AGM we have the great pleasure to announce the following new full members of the ROI: Ruth Fitton ROI Sarah Manolescue ROI Greg Mason ROI Maria Rose ROI We are also delighted that we have four newly elected Associate members. Nia...

The ROI hosted an enjoyable paint live day on December 9th which was very well attended, despite the damp weather and issues some trains into London.   Natalia Avdeeva ROI, Luis Morris ROI and Ian Cryer FROI did a fabulous job organising the event and selected three...

The ROI were very saddened to hear of the loss of Sonia Lawson RA Hon ROI RWS Hon RWA in 2023. In memory of Sonia, the ROI decided to install a large triptych (‘Garrison Town’ –  painted by Sonia the 1980s) in the 2023 annual exhibition. A spotlight item has been...

The Royal Institute of Oil Painters and Mall Galleries would like to congratulate all prizewinners at the ROI Annual Exhibition 2023 and give a special thank you to all our prize-givers. The Artist Magazine Award Tom Stevenson ROI, 'Aslstromeria' The Dry Red...

We're really looking forward to this year’s Royal Institute of Oil Painters Annual Exhibition which once again showcases the work of many of the UK’s most exciting young painters alongside the work of more established names. It is an opportunity to gauge the continued...

Members of the ROI met with ROI Friends at a recent paint out event at Fawsley Hill, courtesy of out patron Lady McAlpine. The event was led by Ian Cryer FROI and it was a truly superb day. In addition, ROI members also met up with ROI Friends for an enjoyable day of...

Members of the ROI met with ROI Friends in Hyde Park on 12th August for a fun day out at the Serpentine - dodging showers to paint and picnic together. This annual event is a firm favourite on the ROI Friends calendar giving them a chance to mingle with members and...

ROI President Adebanji Alade is delighted to be featured as the selected artist for Episode 5 of the BBC programme 'Extraordinary Portraits'. Be sure to tune in on August 14th (8:30pm BBC1) and here are a few words from Adebanji about the programme.   I’m pleased to...

Artists are invited to submit work for exhibition alongside members of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters at the ROI Annual Exhibition 2023.   This year’s special theme is ‘Urban Life’, which can be interpreted widely, and for which The ROI Themed Painting Prize is...

The ROI are thrilled to be taking part in the 2023 Patchings Festival. In celebration of the festival’s 30th year selected artists from the ROI will be working and exhibiting in an informal setting in the Royal Society's Marquee. This is a unique opportunity to meet...

Following recent elections at the ROI AGM we have the great pleasure to announce the following new full members of the ROI: Frances Bell ROI Benjamin Mowll ROI Adam Ralston ROI Sarah Spackman ROI We are also delighted that we have four newly elected Associate members....