Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours
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The Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours (RI), initially called the New Society of Painters in Water Colours, (and not to be confused with the Royal Watercolour Society
), is one of the societies in the Federation of British Artists
, based in the Mall Galleries in London.
(RWS), which had been founded in 1804. The founding members were W. Cowen, James Fudge, Thomas Maisey (treasurer), O. F. Phillips, J. Powell (president), W. B. S. Taylor, and Thomas Charles Wageman
. The New Society differed from the RWS in policy, by exhibiting non-members' work also. Both societies challenged the Royal Academy
's refusal to accept the medium of watercolours as appropriate for serious art.
In 1863 there was a name change to the Institute of Painters in Water Colours. In 1883 it acquired its own premises at Piccadilly
. In 1885 it added "Royal" to its title by command of Queen Victoria. When the lease to the Piccadilly premises ran out in 1970, it moved to the Mall Galleries, near to Trafalgar Square
.
Royal Watercolour Society
The Royal Watercolour Society is an English institution of painters working in watercolours...
), is one of the societies in the Federation of British Artists
Federation of British Artists
The Federation of British Artists consists of nine art societies, and is based at the Mall Galleries in London where the societies Annual Exhibitions are held. The societies represent living artists working in the UK who create contemporary figurative art...
, based in the Mall Galleries in London.
History
In 1831 the society was founded as the New Society of Painters in Water Colours, competing with the Royal Watercolour SocietyRoyal Watercolour Society
The Royal Watercolour Society is an English institution of painters working in watercolours...
(RWS), which had been founded in 1804. The founding members were W. Cowen, James Fudge, Thomas Maisey (treasurer), O. F. Phillips, J. Powell (president), W. B. S. Taylor, and Thomas Charles Wageman
Thomas Charles Wageman
Thomas Charles Wageman was a British artist, engraver and and author.Wageman was a founder of the New Society of Painters in Water-Colours in 1831 together with W. Cowen, James Fudge, Thomas Maisey, O. F. Phillips, J. Powell and W. B. S...
. The New Society differed from the RWS in policy, by exhibiting non-members' work also. Both societies challenged the Royal Academy
Royal Academy
The Royal Academy of Arts is an art institution based in Burlington House on Piccadilly, London. The Royal Academy of Arts has a unique position in being an independent, privately funded institution led by eminent artists and architects whose purpose is to promote the creation, enjoyment and...
's refusal to accept the medium of watercolours as appropriate for serious art.
In 1863 there was a name change to the Institute of Painters in Water Colours. In 1883 it acquired its own premises at Piccadilly
Piccadilly
Piccadilly is a major street in central London, running from Hyde Park Corner in the west to Piccadilly Circus in the east. It is completely within the city of Westminster. The street is part of the A4 road, London's second most important western artery. St...
. In 1885 it added "Royal" to its title by command of Queen Victoria. When the lease to the Piccadilly premises ran out in 1970, it moved to the Mall Galleries, near to Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square is a public space and tourist attraction in central London, England, United Kingdom. At its centre is Nelson's Column, which is guarded by four lion statues at its base. There are a number of statues and sculptures in the square, with one plinth displaying changing pieces of...
.
Current officers
The current officers (2010) are:- Ronald Maddox PRI Hon.RWS Hon.RBA Hon.PS FCSD, President
- Tony Hunt VPRI, Vice President
- Andy Wood RBA, Secretary
- Robin Hazlewood, Treasurer
- Ian Bliss, Archivist
- Terry McKivragan, Membership Secretary
- Bill Toop MCSD, Exhibitions Secretary
Prominent members
- Mat Barber Kennedy
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- Delia CardnellDelia CardnellDelia Cardnell RI is a British painter. She was elected a member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours and voted to serve on the council and...
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