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Royal Institute of Oil Painters Annual Exhibition 2026

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Royal Institute of Oil Painters Annual Exhibition 2026 — Royal Institute of Oil Painters
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  • Who Can Apply: Any artist aged 18 or over from anywhere in the world
  • The Focus: Oil paintings on any subject; optional 2026 theme 'Winter Rituals' for special prize consideration
  • The Funding: Prizes and awards worth over £10,000 in total, including the £4,000 Roger Remington Award; other benefits include cash prizes, artist materials, a workshop place, publication, editorial and equipment awards; opportunity to sell work subject to 45% commission plus VAT
  • Key Requirements: Submit up to 6 original oil paintings (maximum 3 selected) completed within the last 3 years; upload JPEG/PNG images under 5MB; works must be for sale at a minimum price of £500; selected artists arrange and pay for delivery and collection in London; selected non-UK-resident artists must obtain a UK VAT number
DeadlineFriday, October 9, 2026
AwardPrizes and awards worth over £10,000 in total; top cash award £4,000
Application fee$22
Program datesNov 26, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026
LocationLondon
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesAll Stages
Disciplinesoil painting, plein air, landscape, still life, portraiture, abstract
Age range18–
Application notesOnline submission only via OESS. Works must be completed within the last 3 years and not previously exhibited at Mall Galleries. Works must not be submitted to other competitions or exhibitions taking place between 8 June and 15 December 2026. All work must be for sale with a minimum price of £500. Framing is encouraged; unframed work may be accepted on a well-presented box canvas. Picture glass is not encouraged; metal frames, unprotected glass edges and clip frames are inadmissible. Selected works must be delivered unwrapped on Saturday 14 November 2026, 10am–5pm, and unsold works collected Tuesday 15 December 2026, 10am–5pm. Artists are responsible for delivery and collection costs. Selected artists without UK residence must provide a UK VAT number or proof of application before Receiving Day. Gallery-approved courier options are listed on the official page. Mall Galleries excludes liability to the maximum permitted by law, so artists are advised to insure their work. Uncollected works after 12 months may be destroyed, sold or otherwise disposed of without consent.
Contactexhibitions@mallgalleries.com
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