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An artist is eligible for consideration for Associate Membership (ARMS) if they have had five works accepted in the previous annual exhibition. If all five works submitted for the current exhibition are accepted then the Selection Committee will consider them for election to Associate Membership.
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When the Society was founded, the maximum size for a miniature was 12 by 10 inches. Today, the permitted size varies depending on shape and medium, but paintings (including frame and mount) should have a diameter of no more than 4.5 inches. Sculptures should not exceed 8 inches along the longest
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Elizabeth Meek, who held the post of President between 2004 and 2013, describes working in miniature as the most demanding of all painting genre. Meek names some of the qualities required as, "concentration, stillness of mind and body and a dogged perseverance for perfection."
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To be considered for election to full Membership (RMS), Associate Members must have five works accepted in three exhibitions running. Six works must be submitted and accepted in the fourth year. The decision is then voted on by the Selection Committee.
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The Society's aims are to "esteem, protect and practise the traditional 16th Century art of miniature work, emphasising the infinite patience needed for its fine techniques." Since 2002, its patron has been
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The Society's Gold Memorial Bowl Award, established in 1985, is one of the highest accolades for miniature art in the world. Crafted in 18 carat gold by royal jewellers
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in London. A wide range of subject matter is featured, including portrait, landscape, still life and abstract paintings, in addition to sculpture.
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To highlight the Society's growing importance, the President's Jewel was commissioned in 1920. This is a large, elaborate silver
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designed and made by Alfred Lyndhurst Pocock which is still worn by the current president at formal functions.
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The Society was founded in 1896 by Alyn Williams, originally as The Society of Miniature Painters. A
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The Royal Society of Miniature Painters Sculptors and Gravers - One Hundred Years
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Since its foundation, the Society has had ten different presidents, including
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Joan Cornish Willies Award for Outstanding Traditional Miniature Oil Painting
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The Society's annual exhibition of around 650 works is held each year at the
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to become the Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers.
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painting dates back to the 16th century and was introduced by
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The Prince of Wales Award for Outstanding Miniature Painting
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Back from Hell - Gallery of portraits by John Mennie
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In 1926, the Society's scope was extended to include
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in 1904, and it became the Royal Miniature Society.
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Royal Society of Miniature Painters Sculptors and Gravers
London, England
Charles III
royal-miniature-society.org.uk
miniature
painting
portrait miniature
Charles III
royal charter
King Edward VII
chain of office
sculptors
gravers
King George V
Sir William Blake Richmond
Raymond Lister
Mall Galleries
Lord Gowrie
Westminster Central Hall
Garrard & Co
Miniature portrait
artists of the Tudor Court
Hans Holbein the Younger
Nicholas Hilliard
Isaac Oliver
Samuel Cooper
Philip Mould & Co
manuscript illumination
Gladys Kathleen Bell
Henry Harding Bingley

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