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Artists are invited to submit work for exhibition alongside members of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters at their Annual Exhibition 2022

The Royal Institute of Oil Painters was founded in 1882 and is the only major British art Society that promotes and exhibits work of the highest standard exclusively in oil paint. The ROI provides a centre of excellence and encouragement to all who love this robust medium.

The ROI Annual Open Exhibition is held annually in November/December when non-members are afforded the opportunity to exhibit alongside established ROI members.

This year’s mini theme is ‘Changing Times’, which can be interpreted widely. Artists are encouraged to contribute a work on the theme, however it is not compulsory. If a work is on the theme, please elaborate on how in the artwork description box.

HOW TO SUBMIT

All work must be submitted online. Pre-selection from online entries will take place, after which pre-selected works should be delivered to Mall Galleries, London, for final selection:

- Upload images of work at www.mallgalleries.oess1.uk between Friday 1 July and Friday 9 September, 12noon [Note: Images must be in JPEG format and 300dpi or higher]

- Check www.mallgalleries.oess1.uk on Friday 23 September to see if your work has been pre-selected

- If pre-selected, deliver your work for final selection on Saturday 15 October, 10am to 5pm, to Mall Galleries, 17 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5BD

- Check this page on Tuesday 18 October to see if your work has been selected

- If unaccepted, collect your work on Thursday 20 October, 10am to 5pm

Important Dates

• Submissions open: Friday 1 July, 12 noon
• Submissions close: Friday 9 September, 12noon
• Pre-selection notification: Friday 23 September
• Receiving Day (if pre-selected): Saturday 15 October, 10am to 5pm
• Notification of final selection: Tuesday 18 October
• Collection of unaccepted work: Thursday 20 October, 10am to 5pm
• Exhibition opens: Thursday 24 November, 10am to 5pm
• Exhibition closes: Saturday 10 December, 5pm
• Collection of unsold work: Thursday 15 December, 10am to 5pm

CONDITIONS

Eligibility

• Any artist over 18 may submit.
• Acceptable media: Oils. Acrylic and water-soluble oil paint is acceptable if framed as an oil, so as not to spoil the general appearance of the exhibition.
• This year’s mini theme is ‘Changing Times’, which can be interpreted widely. Artists are encouraged to contribute a work on the theme, however it is not compulsory. If a work is on the theme, please elaborate on how in the artwork description box.
• Wide mounts between painting and frame, as in watercolours, are not acceptable.
• Glazed work is not encouraged.
• Unframed work can be accepted if on a well-presented box canvas.
• Submission fee: £20 per work (or £14 per work for artists aged 35 or under).
• Maximum of six works submitted, maximum of three works selected.
• The combined measurement of works accepted will not exceed 8 feet maximum per artist.
• Work must have been completed within the last three years and must not have been previously shown at Mall Galleries.
• Work must be for sale, unless portraits (which may be Not For Sale / 'NFS' - if your work is not for sale, please input the price as '0' when prompted).
• The price of works for sale must include 45%+VAT commission.
• Minimum sale price: £300. 

Delivery & Collection

• Packaging from delivered works cannot be retained and must be taken away at the point of delivery.
• We are unable to wrap works or provide wrapping materials for any works being returned.
• Paintings should be completely dry at the time of delivery.
• Any work uncollected on the specified collection date/s will be stored at a separate location and the artist will be charged a storage fee.

Selection

The Selection Committee is formed of artist members of the Institute and is rotated annually. Selectors' decisions are final and we are unable to offer feedback.

International Entrants

• All International submissions will be ONLINE ONLY, artists will need to ship their work if selected for the exhibition.
• Artists who are not resident in the UK but are resident in the EU or elsewhere are welcome to submit work. If your work is sold at the exhibition you have a responsibility to register and account for UK VAT with H.M. Revenue & Customs. Artists without a UK residence (known as 'NETPs' - non-established taxable persons) can find further details on 'NETP' status and how to register for VAT at http://www.hmrc.gov.uk, (HM Revenue & Customs Reference: Notice 700/1, Mar 2014) under the heading 'Should I be registered for VAT?' Please note: the registration process can take up to 4 weeks. Please address any questions you may have to the VAT Helpline on tel. no. 0300 200 3700 or Outside UK: +44 2920 501 261.
• Artists sending work from abroad should use a picture carrier. Many artists use Picture Post Art as they offer a packing and delivery service for our exhibitions (we do not accept any liability for their services). Picture Post Art - Tel: 07833 450788 /  Email: info@picturepostcompany.co.uk

Terms & Conditions

For full terms and conditions, click here

Art Couriers

If you are unable to deliver your work in person, several professional art couriers around the country visit the gallery for deliveries and collections, including:

• Art Moves of Chelsea (London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and Bristol) - artmoveschelsea@aol.com / 020 7352 7492  
• Picture Post Art (Scotland, the North of England and Birmingham) - info@picturepostcompany.co.uk / 07833 450788