Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours | 214th Exhibition

- - 10am to 5pm | Closed on Easter Sunday 5 April and Easter Monday 6 April | North, East & West Galleries

Admission £7, Free for Friends of Mall Galleries and under 25s. Concessions available. No booking required.

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RI Exhibition 2026
RI Exhibition 2026

Our exhibitions invite you to experience the creativity and diversity of watercolour in all its forms

Juliette Losq - President

The Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours welcomes you to the RI 214th Exhibition, the largest exhibition of its kind, featuring over 400 of the finest contemporary watercolour and water-based media paintings from around the world.

Alongside the work of its elected members, leading figures in contemporary watercolour and water-based media, the RI showcases both emerging and established artists who push the boundaries of the medium through traditional and experimental approaches.

Prizes & Awards

RI Exhibition 2026
Award Winning Artists

View the award winning artists at the RI 214th Exhibition

Events Programme

RI Exhibition 2026
Special Events

Presenting a series of special events to accompany the RI 214th Exhibition

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Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours | 214th Exhibition

Brightly coloured portrait of three female figures.

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