The Royal Institute of Oil Painters Open Call 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. Deadline 09 October 2026 Organiser: Mall Galleries Locations: International, United Kingdom Apply Back to all artist opportunties Artist opportunities closing soon 25.09.2026 — Prizes and Awards | Promoted: 2026 Foundwork Artist Prize: 10,000 USD Grant with Studio Visits and Interview 27.09.2026 — Writing / Publishing Opportunity: Quarter 4 Featured Artist 27.09.2026 — Commission: rb&hArts Artist Open Call – Organ Donation Artworks 28.09.2026 — Fellowship: QM-Jerome Foundation Emerging Artist Fellowship 2027–2028 28.09.2026 — Artist in Residence: Ars Biologica ArtXScience Residency 2027–2028 Subscribe to our newsletter And receive more editorial like this directly to your inbox. Partners