The Royal Institute of Oil Painters Open Call 2026
Mall Galleries
Award
Up to £10k
Deadline
Closes 9 October 2026
Where
Not stated
Summary
Updated: 14 July 2026 The Royal Institute of Oil Painters (ROI) invites artists worldwide, aged 18 and over, to submit artwork for the ROI Annual Exhibition 2026 at Mall Galleries. Selected artists will have their work exhibited at Mall Galleries, London, with potential for sales and commissions. Th
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Updated: 14 July 2026 The Royal Institute of Oil Painters (ROI) invites artists worldwide, aged 18 and over, to submit artwork for the ROI Annual Exhibition 2026 at Mall Galleries. Selected artists will have their work exhibited at Mall Galleries, London, with potential for sales and commissions. The 2026 optional special theme is ‘Winter Rituals’. Who can apply: • Artists may enter a maximum of six artworks each. • Works should be no larger than 2.4m along the longest dimension. • All works must be an original creation by the artist • Acceptable media: Oils. The ROI promotes and exhibits work of the highest standard in oil paint. • Water-mixable oil paint is acceptable if framed as an oil, so as not to spoil the general appearance of the exhibition. What you get: There are £10,000 worth of incredible prizes and awards on offer, including The Roger Remington Award of £4,000 for an artwork that addresses the climate crisis. There are £10,000 worth of incredible prizes and awards on offer, including The Roger Remington Award of £4,000 for an artwork that addresses the climate crisis.