On behalf of the President, Council and Members of the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours we invite Art Teachers to submit the work of students aged 11 and 18, the watercolourists of the future, for this year’s RI Coronation Award. The Winner and two runners-up will be announced in February 2026. This year the prize has been generously sponsored by The Borg Scott Charity who are offering a materials bursary of £800 to the winning school, as well as awarding art mate

The President and Council of the Royal institute of Painters in Watercolours are excited to announce a NEW Prize for our RI 2026 annual Open Exhibition.The Caran D’Ache Museum Aquarelle Prize. This fantastic opportunity offers two financial prizes of £250 each, one for a member and another for a non-member. Each winner will also receive a set of Caran D’Ache Watercolour Pencils. Artworks must be created wholly or partially using watercolour pencils. Please ensure that you spe

Announcing a second New Prize for 2026: For the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours 214th Exhibition we are delighted to introduce: The David Barker Award. This award consists of two prizes of £1000 each—one for an RI Member and one for a Non-Member. The prizes will be awarded to works created from observed experience, with the condition that recipients commit to using the Award to further their artistic development and education by undertaking residencies or courses