198th Annual Exhibition of the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours

The Annual Exhibition of the RI has been held at the Mall Galleries since the 1970s. Always a popular show, it is the biggest annual exhibition of watercolour painting in the country showing not only the work of members but also that of other watercolour painters. Its aim is to show the best work in the medium showcasing young, emerging artists as well as established painters. This year over 400 paintings will be shown in the spacious surroundings of the Mall Galleries. During its run there will be demonstrations of watercolour technique and, starting at 5:00pm on Wednesday 28th April, the popular Art Event Evening.

Mall Galleries

17 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5BD

Opening times:

21st April to 1st May 2010 - 10:00am to 5:00pm including Sundays - admission charges apply (check Mall Galleries website for rates and concessions)

Private View 20th April - 2:00pm to 8:00pm

Art Event Evening (demonstrations, talks, tours) - Wednesday 28th April 5:00pm to 8:00pm - admission charges apply

Exhibition closes Saturday 1st May at 1:00pm

Accessibility

Access to the galleries is by steps but a lift is available for wheelchair and pushchair users

Getting There

The Mall Galleries are on The Mall towards Admiralty Arch by Trafalgar Square

Underground

Charing Cross (2 minutes walk), Piccadilly Circus (5 minutes walk), Embankment (5 minutes walk)

National Rail

Charing Cross (3 minutes walk)

Buses

3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 23, 24, 29, 53, 87, 88, 91, 139, 159, 176, 179, 453

Car

There is pay and display parking in Carlton House Terrace and Waterloo Place behind the Mall Galleries and there is a public car park within 50 metres on Cockspur Court (Off Spring Gardens). Parking is prohibited on the Mall.