Oil Painters

On Wednesday the Mall Galleries in London opens an exhibition to run alongside The Call of The Running Tide: Royal Institute of Oil Painters. Both shows run until 21 December, then the galleries close for a Christmas break (CLICK). The ROI is the only major national art society that is devoted exclusively to oil painting. Members will give artist demonstrations during the exhibition. Winners of the Phyllis Roberts Award of £2000 for a promising young painter and the Winsor & Newton under 35 Oil Painting Awards will be announced. Shown is Pictures at an ROI Exhibition by Ian Cryer PROI. Admission costs £3 for adults, £2.50 for silver surfers. CLICK to view some of the exhibits online.