Sitting on Salix by Jenny Musker RMS
Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers

Pictured: Sitting on the Salix by Jenny Musker RMS

Patron HRH The Prince of Wales

The Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors & Gravers was founded in 1896 by Alyn Williams who was the first President, a position he occupied until 1898, and then again from 1908 until 1941. The Society's Inaugural Exhibition, held in 1896 in the Modern Gallery, was the first to be devoted exclusively to contemporary miniatures and was an immediate success. King Edward VII granted the Royal Charter in 1905. In 1926 the RMS extended its welcome to other forms of miniature art. Recognition of this wider scope was officially confirmed when Sculptors and Gravers were added to its name by Royal Command of King George V.

The Society's Aims are to Esteem, Protect and Practise the traditional 16th Century art of miniature work, emphasizing the infinite patience needed for its fine techniques.

President Ray Winder PRMS

Online submissions for 
Non-members only

Submissions are now closed for 2021

Dates for your Diary:
> Online Submissions (Non-members only) 1st June until 14th September
> Online Submissions (Non-members only) Close 14th September, at midday (BST)
> Pre-Selection Notification (Non-members only) 20th September, Via email
> Hand in day for Pre-selected Non- members Sunday 14th November 10am-5pm
> Final selection notification will be published on the website at 2pm Wednesday 17th November

Members & Associate Member Exhibition entry forms

Submission form - Find out more >

Dates for your Diary:

> Hand in day for Members, Associate Members and Pre-selected Non-Members Sunday 14th November 10am-5pm

> Final selection for exhibition Monday 15th November

> Final selection notification will be published on the website at 2pm Wednesday 17th November


125th Anniversary Exhibition 2021

Thursday 25th November until Sunday 5th December

Geoffrey Munn OBE MVO FSA FLS

will official open the ceremony and present the Awards at 3pm on Thursday 25th November

(invitation only private view Wednesday 24th November)


At Mall Galleries, North Gallery, The Mall, London

(please note, booking is no longer required)

We are delighted to announce

Geoffrey Munn OBE MVO FSA FLS

Jewellery expert on the BBC Antiques Roadshow, TV Presenter and writer.

will officially open the 125th Anniversary Exhibition and present the Awards at 3pm on Thursday 25th November.

Philip nelson and dorian radu

Congratulations to our newly 
elected members!

The Council and Officers have the great pleasure to announce the following new full members of the RMS

Dorian Radu RMS & Philip Nelson RMS


Ray Winder PRMS


Newly Elected President

Ray Winder PRMS

Elected an Associate Member in 2015 and Full Member in 2017 the Society welcomes Ray and wishes him every success in his new role.

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Claire Anscomb - Anthony J Lester Young Artist Award (Age 18-30)

Claire Anscomb - Slideshow (Graphite on paper, in old negative slide)

2019 saw the introduction of the Young Artists Award (18-30) it is hoped that alongside the more conventional art, work with fresh or unusual subject matter will be entered in 2021.

RMS Members Centre Stage


In our Centre Stage section you can discover articles which explore in greater depth the activities of our members and the Society as a whole, including technique videos, projects and step by step articles. 

An insight into the RMS member’s artistic practices...


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The Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers would like to express sincere condolences to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, our Patron, HRH The Prince of Wales and to all members of the Royal Family on the death of HRH Prince Philip The Duke of Edinburgh.