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We have an exciting schedule of exhibitions to look forward to over Spring and Summer! ➡️ Swipe to view a glimpse of the exciting range of exhibitions we have coming up! 🌐 Opening hours vary. Please check our website. @royal_institute_watercolours @qualiart_jp @royalsocietyportraitpainters @foodphotoaward @newenglishart @swainfo @ualawardingbody

The Federation of British Artists was founded in 1961, but did you know that some of our Societies have been around for over 200 years? The Federation was created to bring together nine independent art societies, many of which had already been active for well over a century. Mall Galleries was established as our home in 1971, offering a central London space to exhibit, collaborate, and connect with new audiences and likeminded artists. Since opening, we have established a leading not-for-profit programme of exhibitions and events, prizes and awards, with each art society firmly remaining at the core of Mall Galleries. Take a look at our history to explore the story behind the Federation of British Artists and our home on The Mall. Which FBA exhibition has been your favourite over the years?

Don't forget to submit your work to the Royal Society of Marine Artists! 🌊 The Royal Society of Marine Artists seeks submissions of art inspired by the sea and marine environment, including harbours and shorelines, traditional craft and contemporary shipping, creeks, beaches, wildlife - in short anything that involves tidal water. The RSMA Annual Exhibition is widely recognised as a showcase for the best in contemporary marine art, with selected work from the open entry hung alongside the work of members. 🏆 The exhibition offers several prizes and awards, worth over £5,000, including the Charles Pears Award for an outstanding work by a non-member, presented in memory of the Society’s founder and first President. 📆 The Royal Society of Marine Artists Open Call deadline is Friday 24 July 2026, at 12 noon. 📸 Gareth Brown RSMA, Beached Root VII @gareth1810 @royalsocietymarine

Take a look at some of the incredible works in this year's Royal Society of Portrait Painters Annual Exhibition! Promoting artistic excellence in portraiture, this annual exhibition is the leading portrait painting showcase in the country! Featuring works by members of the Society alongside emerging and established artists from the UK and around the world, it highlights a diverse range of approaches to contemporary portraiture! If you are interested in the process of commissioning a portrait, please contact [email protected] or visit Mall Galleries for more information! 📆 Royal Society of Portrait Painters Annual Exhibition open until Tuesday 19 May, 10am to 5pm. All works from the show are available to browse on our website, via the link in our bio. Jeannie Kinsler ROI, Transient: A Portrait of Byrne, 2025 (1), Kenny McKendry RP, Colin Davidson (2), Alex Rooney, Gabriella (3), Daniel Shadbolt NEAC, Large Portrait of Nicholas, Against Orange (4) @jeanniekinsler @kennymckendry @alexjrooney @daniel_shadbolt_painting

Take a walk round the Royal Society of Portrait Painters Exhibition with us! 🎨 Promoting artistic excellence in portraiture, this annual exhibition is the leading portrait painting showcase in the country. Alongside members of the Society, emerging and established artists, both national and international, present a great breadth of approaches to portraiture! To coincide with the Chinese Year of the Fire Horse, the Society welcomes Shengxinyu Art, its director, Zhang Hongbin and twenty-four Chinese artists as guest exhibitors to this year's annual exhibition. Interested in commissioning a portrait? Contact Martina at [email protected], or visit Mall Galleries to find out more! 📆 Exhibition open in the galleries until 19 May, 10am to 5pm. Available to browse online until Wednesday 20 May. 📸 Mark Sepple

This week, we had the wonderful opportunity to speak to artists exhibiting in the Royal Society of Portrait Painters Annual Exhibition about the ideas, people, and processes behind their work! One of these artists is Toby Wiggins RP, who painted writer, essayist and editor Ronald Blythe at home in his studio. On this work, Toby Said: "Ronald sat for me in his study, at the top of the stairs, his back to a small mullioned window overlooking the garden and illuminating his antiquated typewriter [...] He told me that time was precious and you needed lots of it to yourself for writing as well as ‘just a few close and trusted friends.'" You can read the full article on our website, via the link in our bio! 📆 View Toby's work in the Royal Society of Portrait Painters Annual Exhibition until Tuesday 19 May, 10am to 5pm Toby Wiggins RP, The View in Winter; Ronald Blythe in his Study at Bottengoms @toby_wiggins_art @royalsocietyportraitpainters

Today marks the first day of International Face Equality Week! Face Equality International's campaign #SeenAndServed highlights the experiences of people with facial differences in hospitality and service settings, where many are ignored, refused service, or made to feel unwelcome. We are proud to share Tim Benson’s portraits of Eleanor and Phil, which are currently on display in the Royal Society of Portrait Painters Annual Exhibition at Mall Galleries! "Facial differences, whether congenital, acquired through illness or injury, or resulting from medical interventions, are often stigmatized and underrepresented in art and public spaces. My 2 portraits of Eleanor and Phil, both of whom have port-stain birthmarks, aim to confront these stigmas head-on by celebrating the individuality and humanity of people living with visible differences. These portraits will invite visitors to look beyond appearances and connect with each subject’s personal story." Find out more about International Face Equality Week and the #SeenAndServed campaign via Face Equality International. 📆 Visit the Royal Society of Portrait Painters Annual Exhibition at Mall Galleries until Tuesday 19 May to see Tim’s work on display 📸 Mark Sepple @eleanor_hardie @philgorf

Calling all artists 📣 We have some incredible artist opportunities to keep you busy in 2026! Mall Galleries invites you to submit your work for a chance to exhibit your talent in our Central London art gallery! With such a variety, there's something for everyone.🏆 We are currently welcoming applications for: • Royal Society of Marine Artists | Closing Friday 24 July 2026 • Society of Wildlife Artists | Closing Friday 7 August 2026 🎨 Don't miss out on these incredible opportunities to present your art to a diverse, passionate global audience, including collectors, buyers and curators. 📆 Ramsay Gibb, Breaking Forwards (1), James Coe SWLA, Persistent Songster (2) @royalsocietymarine @societyofwildlifeartists

The Royal Society of Portrait Painters Annual Exhibition is officially open! 👏 Yesterday, art dealer and historian Philip Mould opened the RP Annual Exhibition along with Society president Anthony Connolly, who announced this year's prizewinners! 🏆 Highlights from the evening were James Lloyd winning The William Lock Portrait Prize and Sam Dalby RP who won the Almenara Collection Award! Hillary Butterworth was also awarded the The Raw Umber Studios Prize and recognised as Highly Commended by The de Laszlo Foundation Award for her portrait 'Aimee' Congratulations to all the winners! You can discover the full list of winners from last night's private view through the link in our bio. 📆 Exhibition open until Tuesday 19 May 2026, 10am to 5pm. Please note the galleries are closed on 12 May. @anthonyconnollyrp @philip_mould_gallery @royalsocietyportraitpainters

Happy 100th Birthday to Sir David Attenborough! 🌿 Pictured here is David Cobley’s study of Sir David Attenborough for a BBC portrait commission, painted in 2019! The portrait was created to celebrate Attenborough’s extraordinary contribution to broadcasting. Cobley described working with Attenborough as 'particularly memorable, for so many reasons,' and said that when speaking to him, 'he looks you in the eye and listens to you with great intensity.' The portrait is filled with thoughtful details, including Darwin’s notebook alongside animals representing the air, land and sea - a reflection of Attenborough’s lifelong dedication to the natural world.

We were delighted to welcome Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh to an exclusive private view ahead of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters Annual Exhibition opening this week! The evening was opened by Federation of British Artists CEO Tom King, and Royal Society of Portrait Painters President Anthony Connolly, celebrating the very best in contemporary portraiture. To coincide with the Chinese Year of the Fire Horse, the Society welcomes Shengxinyu Art, its director, Zhang Hongbin and twenty-four Chinese artists as guest exhibitors to this year's annual exhibition. 📆 The RP Annual Exhibition is open from Thursday 7 May to Tuesday 19 May 📸 Ritesh Bhalsod

With My Roots is opening at Mall Galleries soon! Capital Art London presents the sixth edition of With My Roots, a leading biennale of contemporary Iranian art, recognised as the only Iranian art biennale held outside Iran, and taking place in London since 2016. 🎨 The exhibition brings together emerging talents and internationally recognised artists from across the UK, Europe, North America and the Middle East. Showcasing painting, photography, digital art, installation and video, the works move beyond technique and form to express identity, personal perspective and globally resonant voices. 📆 Open in the galleries from Saturday 23 May to Saturday 30 May, 10am to 5pm @capitalartlondon