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The painting entitled "A Venetian Palace" has been chosen to exhibit at the prestigious annual exhibition of the Royal Institute of Painters inWatercolours held at the Mall Galleries in London. Thursday 15th March - Thursday 5th April 2007.
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RI PRESS RELEASE February 2007 Local Artist’s Success in Major National Art Exhibition
Work by a local artist has been chosen from over 800 entries to exhibit at the prestigious annual exhibition of the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours held at the Mall Galleries from Thursday 15th March – Thursday 5th April 2007. Always a must-see event in the London exhibition calendar, it is renowned for displaying the paintings of notable Members of the RI as well as work selected from many new painters working in the medium from around the country. The exhibition shows uses of the watercolour medium in its wider sense, from good examples of traditional paintings to more experimental works using soluble mediums, all making anexciting display, making it a key place to buy outstanding work by living artists.
The RI, was formed as the ‘New Society’ in 1831 by a group of artists who wanted to show paintings by non-members alongside their own. This still continues today. The ‘old’ society, now the Royal Watercolour Society, only display the work of members.
Over the years watercolour has been regarded by some as a ‘lesser medium’ but many renowned painters have produced excellent pictures. The prime work at the moment is the painting by Turner ‘The Blue Rigi’, which is the subject of a national appeal by Tate Britain to raise funds to retain the most expensive watercolour (six million pounds) in this country’s collection.
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The RI exhibition will again feature a display of exciting pictures, essential viewing for the many who are interested in watercolours. Make a date from March 15th to April 5th to meet at the Mall Galleries.
Accepted artists will be considered for a number of awards for both members and non-members, including the Winsor and Newton Young artists Award for the best artist under 30 years of age, and the Worshipful Company of painters Stainers Stokes-Robers Brursary Award for young painters.
During the second week, Ronald Maddox will lead the President’s Tour and will review the pictures on display (March 21st at both 11am and 2.30pm). The tour will be free with entry to the exhibition (£2.50 or £1.50 concessions) and promises to give fresh insights into the exhibition. The ever-popular art event evening will be held on Wednesday 28th March, from 6pm until 8.30pm. Visitors will have the chance to talk with members and watch them demonstrate their techniques. Admissionwill be £6 (payable on the door) or £4 for concessions (including friends).
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Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours Annual Exhibition
The Mall Galleries, The Mall (near Trafalgar Square), London SW1
Private View -Wednesday 14th March
Open to the public - Thursday 15th March to Thursday 5th April 2007
Open 10am to 5pm daily including weekends
Entry £2.50 or £1.50 concessions
Public Enquiries: Please call the gallery on 020 7930 6844 or visit the website at www.mallgalleries.org.uk or email
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President’s Tour
Wednesday 21st March, (11am & 2.30pm)
The President’s Tour of the exhibition will be lead by Ronald Maddox PRI and participation is included in the cost of entry to the gallery (£2.50, Concessions £1.50)
Art Event Evening
Wednesday 28th March, (6-8.30pm)
At the Art Event Evening, members of the Institute will demonstrate their different watercolour techniques. Admission £6 payable on the door (Concessions £4, including Friends)
Media Enquiries
For more information or images, please contact Charlotte Simms (Press Officer) on 020 7930 6844 or email
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