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Rob Pointon ROI – Household Cavalry exhibition

Rob Pointon ROI – Household Cavalry exhibition

Rob Pointon ROI has a stunning new solo exhibition of paintings from his recent residency with the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment. The project’s purpose has been to document an extraordinary period in the history of The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment. A...

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Brian Bennet FROI, MA (Oxon), NS, Hon UA

Brian Bennet FROI, MA (Oxon), NS, Hon UA

It is with deep regret and sadness that we learn of the passing of Brian Bennett FROI, MA (Oxon), NS, Hon UA. Brian was President of the ROI from 1988-1995 as well as Governor of the FBA from 1990-1996. Essentially a landscape painter, Brian worked almost exclusively...

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Ken Howard OBE RA Hon RBA RWA PPNEAC ROI

It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of Ken Howard OBE RA Hon RBA RWA PPNEAC ROI, born 1932. Elected a member of the RoyaI Institute of Oil painters in 1966, Ken painted marine, landscape, interior, townscapes, beach scenes and sunlit studio paintings...

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Graham Webber ROI – New solo exhibition

Graham Webber ROI – New solo exhibition

ROI member Graham Webber is currently exhibiting at The Gallery, Holt. His solo show 'Inspired by Atmosphere' brings together a year of paintings across East Anglia and beyond and runs until 13 September and is accompanied by a new book written by Adrian Hill FRSA. To...

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Greg Mason AROI – Friends event in Devon

Greg Mason AROI – Friends event in Devon

The ROI recently hosted a fabulous painting event for Friends of the ROI in Devon. The weather was gloriously sunny and Greg Mason AROI led a day's painting for Friends of the ROI at a beautiful riverside location.  A great day was enjoyed by everyone and Greg kindly...

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ROI Friends event – Portsmouth

ROI Friends event – Portsmouth

The ROI recently hosted a painting event for Friends of the ROI at Portsmouth Harbour. Roger Dellar ROI, PS, RI led a day's painting for Friends of the ROI at Portsmouth Harbour on Saturday 7 May.  ROI members Luis Morris ROI and John Walsom ROI RSMA were also in...

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Brian Bennett FROI – an exhibition celebrating 95 years!

Brian Bennett FROI – an exhibition celebrating 95 years!

Brian Bennett FROI (a former President of the ROI) is celebrating his 95th year with an exhibition of small paintings in Berkhamsted Civic Centre this May.   The exhibition will run from May 22nd - May 25th 10.00am - 4.30pm. The Private View is on Sunday May 22nd to...

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Some very sad news

Some very sad news

It is with enormous sadness that we have to report Derek Daniells AROI recently passed away after a short illness. He will be sorely missed by us all and our thoughts are very much with his family and friends at this difficult time. Rest in peace Derek.    

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Congratulations to our newly elected members!

Congratulations to our newly elected members!

Following recent elections at the ROI AGM we have the great pleasure to announce the following new full members of the ROI: Amanda Coleman ROI Benjamin Hope ROI We are also delighted that we have four newly elected Associate members. Frances Bell AROI Tom Marsh AROI...

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ROI Paint Live Event 2021

ROI Paint Live Event 2021

We all had a fantastic day at the ROI Paint Live 2021 despite the inclement weather. Thanks to everyone who attended! There were around 60 artists who braved the elements. The judges were ROI members Julia Hawkins, Natalia Avdeeva and Ian Cryer. First prize went to...

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ROI 2021 Annual Exhibition – Prize winners

ROI 2021 Annual Exhibition – Prize winners

The Royal Institute of Oil Painters and Mall Galleries would like to congratulate all prizewinners and give a special thank you to all our prize-givers. The Art Academy Portrait Prize Belinda Wrigley - 'Scarlet Clouds' The opportunity for a student at The Art Academy...

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