About the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours

The RI was founded in 1831 as the New Society of Painters in Water Colours its aim to promote the art of watercolour in Britain. From the beginning the New Society followed a policy of showing non-members' work alongside that of members. The RI continues that policy today in its annual open exhibition of watercolour painting at the Mall Galleries, London.

The Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours is a registered charity, receiving no Arts Council grant or government subsidy for its important contribution to the mainstream of British art.

PATRON

Her Majesty the Queen


PRESIDENT
Ronald Maddox

Ronald Maddox
PRI Hon.RWS Hon.RBA FCSD

SECRETARY
Andy Wood

Andy Wood RBA

MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY
Tony Hunt

Terry McKivragan

EXHIBITIONS SECRETARY
Tony Hunt

Bill Toop MSCD AOI

ARCHIVIST
Tony Hunt

Ian Bliss

HONORARY MEMBER

H.R.H. The Prince of Wales


VICE PRESIDENT
Tony Hunt

Tony Hunt

TREASURER
Robin Hazlewood

Robin Hazelwood

COUNCIL

Paul Banning RSMA AROI

Pauline Fazakerley

Peter Folkes RWA

Jean Robinson

Julia Sorrell

Sandra Walker

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