News & events
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 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 2024 – events programme
We are excited to present a series of special events to complement the ROI Annual Exhibition 2024. The events are listed below and bookings can be made via the Mall Galleries. Book Signing & Portrait Demonstration by Rob Pointon Thursday 28 November, 10:30am to...
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...
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,...
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...
Arthur Easton ROI
We are deeply saddened to share the news that one of our members, Arthur Easton ROI has passed away. Arthur was a highly regarded member of the institute and his beautiful still life paintings won him the Le Clerc Fowle Medal in 2005. He also won the ROI Stanley...
Barry Peckham ROI SEA RSMA
It is with great sadness that one of our members, Barry Peckham ROI has sadly passed away. Barry was born in the New Forest and his favoured subjects included landscape, marine, equine and wildlife. He worked mainly in oils and watercolours and occasionally in...