compiled by Jane Stroud
Roger Ferrin Summer Exhibition, oil, 173⁄4X231⁄2in (45X60cm)
For 12 days, from November 28 to December 9, the Mall Galleries in London will be buzzing with events and activities for oil painters to coincide with the annual Royal Institute of Oil Painters exhibition. The highlight of its year, the 126th exhibition features work by established member artists as well as work selected from open submission, ensuring a lively show of contemporary oil painting. We mentioned the lunchtime tour, The Artist contributor, Peter Graham will be leading on November 30 (12 noon to 12.45pm) in last month’s issue, and there’s plenty more for you to get involved with. On Thursday, November 29 (10am to 12 noon) dancers from the Central School of Ballet will be in the galleries giving visitors the opportunity to paint them in action; then on Saturday, December 1 (10am to 5pm) the gallery will host the popular ROI Paint Live event. This en plein air painting competition starts in the gallery before artists move outside to paint wherever they choose in locations around The Mall, before meeting back for the competition results. Entry to the competition is £15; £10 for Friends of the ROI. Go to www.mallgalleries.org.uk to book your place.