How to Become a Member
Associate Membership (ARMS)
Artists who are interested in becoming an Associate member of the RMS will have had 5 works accepted and exhibited in the 1st year and 5 works submitted and accepted for exhibition in the 2nd year.
In the 2nd year, if elected the artist will become ARMS. The Associate membership subscription will be due from the January following election. If the elected artist is aged 18-30 Associate membership is at a concession rate.
Student Membership (SRMS)
Artists aged 18-30 who are interested in becoming a Student member of the RMS will have had 3 works accepted and exhibited in the 1st year and 3 works submitted and accepted for exhibition in the 2nd year.
In the 2nd year, if elected the artist will become SRMS. The student membership grants entry fee concession from the year following election.
Full Member (RMS)
Associate Members who are interested in becoming a Full Member of the RMS will need to have 6 works accepted into the Annual Exhibition as an Associate Member for 2 consecutive years.
If elected, the Associate Member will become a Full Member (RMS) immediately. If the elected artist is aged 18-30 full membership is at a concession rate
We are always on the look out for new and innovative art works in Miniature.
The Exhibition offers several prestigious awards, open to all participating artists:
Annual Awards worth over £5,000
The Gold Memorial Bowl Award For The Best Miniature Work In The Exhibition
The King Charles III Award For Outstanding Miniature Painting – Chosen by His Majesty from a shortlist
The President’s Special Commendation
The RMS Group Award – Best Five Or More Works
The Mundy Sovereign Portrait Award
The Bidder And Borne Award – Finest Piece Of Sculptors Or Gravers Artwork
Peter Charles Booth Memorial Award
Anita Emmerich Presentation Award
Anthony J Lester Art Critics Award
Young Artists Award (Age 18-30)
Young Miniaturist Award (Age 14-17) – First Prize & Highly commended
The Elizabeth Meek Award
Visitor’s Choice Award
Award For Innovation – First Prize & Highly commended. Sponsored By Golden Bottle Trust
Joan Cornish Willies Award For Outstanding Traditional Miniature Oil Painting
