The Royal Society Of Miniature Painters, Sculptors & Gravers – The Royal Society Of Miniature Painters, Sculptors & Gravers

The Royal Society Of Miniature Painters, Sculptors & Gravers was founded in 1896 by Alyn Williams. Alyn was the first President – a position he occupied until 1898, and 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 Practice the Traditional 16th Century Art of Miniature Work, emphasizing the infinite patience needed for its fine techniques.

Patron His Majesty King Charles III

President Ray Winder

Annual Exhibition 2024

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For more than 125 years, the Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers have inspired and excited generations with miniature art, sculpture and engravings, creating a rich and diverse history.

The society’s Royal Charter was granted by King Edward VII in 1905 and continued in succession with Queen Elizabeth II to the present day with His Majesty King Charles III.
With your support we can continue to preserve our precious archives and continue to exhibit contemporary and innovative miniatures for everyone to enjoy.

Commission our Artists

If you are interested in commissioning your very own miniature artwork, be it a portrait, pet portrait, landscape, sculpture or even a painting of your own home!

One of our skilled artists will be able to create something special and personal just for you.

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Your News, Exhibitions And Events

If you are a Member please let us know about your shows, events & exhibitions. We would love to hear from you!

Please include a few pictures and a short written piece about your event.
publicity@royal-miniature-society.org.ok

Call For Archive Material

Like many venerable Art Societies, The RMS was proud of its Historical Archives. However, during World War II their London headquarters were bombed resulting in the loss of these records.

The Organisation has been trying to gather together a complete run of The Society's Annual Exhibition Catalogues. We still need the following years: 1914-1920, 1922-1924, 1927, 1940-1943, 1945, 1948 and 1950. The Society would be delighted to hear from anybody who has copies ofthe missing Catalogues - even photocopies would be adequate for archive purposes. lesterartcritic@gmail.com

Congratulations to one of our special guests, Lennox Cato DL who has had the recent honour of becoming Deputy Lieutenant of Kent.

Send your news to: publicity@royal-miniature-society.org.ok