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Royal Society of Portrait Painters

To promote the practice of and further excellence in painted portraiture

Royal Society of Portrait Painters

3 days ago

#2026prizewinners:Art dealer and historian Philip Mould opened our Annual Exhibition along with Anthony Connolly PRP, who announced this year's prizewinners!Today we highlight prize winner Sam Dalby RP with his painting called 'Self Portrait' for winning The Almenara Collection Award.-A £5,000 purchase prize will be awarded to a picture which is for sale (at a price not exceeding £5,000) and which, in the opinions of the nominated RP panel and representatives of the Almenara Collection, is agreed to be a worthy addition to the Almenara Collection. And thank you Almenara.You can discover the full list of winners via the link in our bio.Congratulations to all winners!Our Annual Exhibition is still ON NOW – until this coming Tuesday 19th May, (closed to the public all day 12 May)Open 10am to 5pm @mallgalleriesImage: Sam Dalby RP & Mark Sepple photography@samdalbyart @almenaracollection@marksepplephoto ... See MoreSee Less

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Royal Society of Portrait Painters

4 days ago

#Annualexhibition2026:Promoting exquisite portraiture, our exhibition is the leading portrait painting showcase in the country....“The Society’s Annual Open Exhibition is probably the largest and most significant celebration of contemporary portrait painting in Europe. The show is always selected by a jury of practising portrait painters, no critics, no journalists, no celebrities – just painters.”-Anthony Connolly – President We are IS STILL OPEN until this Sunday 19th May.Open 10am to 5pm @mallgalleriesCome see us before it's too late!Images: RP exhibition, Exclusive Event📸 Ritesh Bhalsod ... See MoreSee Less

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Royal Society of Portrait Painters

6 days ago

#booknow:BOOK YOUR SPOT FOR TONIGHTS TALK!Portraits of Women, Portrayals of Virtue - A special talk by Andrew Graham-Dixon.Join acclaimed art historian Andrew Graham-Dixon for a revelatory talk on his new biography, Vermeer: A Life Lost and Found.When?TONIGHT from 6pm (for 6:30pm start) to 8pm @mallgalleries! Book your spot via the link in our bio or here: www.therp.co.uk...See you later!Our Annual Exhibition is still open now - 19 MayOpen 10am to 5pm otherwise ... See MoreSee Less

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Royal Society of Portrait Painters

7 days ago

#booknow:PLACES STILL LEFT FOR TOMORROWS TALK!Portraits of Women, Portrayals of Virtue - A special talk by Andrew Graham-Dixon!Join acclaimed art historian Andrew Graham-Dixon for a revelatory talk on his new biography, Vermeer: A Life Lost and Found.When?TOMORROW, THURSDAY 14 May, 6pm (for 6:30pm start) to 8pm @mallgalleries! Book your spot via the link in our bio or go to our website: www.therp.co.uk- Tickets £20, including free admission to the RP Annual Exhibition 2026 (normally £7) Presenting some of the best painted and drawn portraiture selected from both national and international submissions...Our Annual Exhibition is still open now - 19 MayOpen 10am to 5pm otherwiseImage: Paul Brason RP@paulbrason ... See MoreSee Less

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Royal Society of Portrait Painters

1 week ago

#booknow:Get your places and welcome the one and only @andrew.graham.dixon for this Thursday's talk @mallgalleries!Portraits of Women, Portrayals of Virtue - A special talk by Andrew Graham-Dixon....Join acclaimed art historian Andrew Graham-Dixon for a revelatory talk on his new biography, Vermeer: A Life Lost and Found.- Andrew's book will also be available to purchase from the gallery shop (priced £30).When?THIS THURSDAY 14 May, 6pm (for 6:30pm start) to 8pm@mallgalleries!Book your spot via the link in our bio or go to: www.therp.co.uk- Tickets £20, including free admission to the RP Annual Exhibition 2026 (normally £7)Our Annual Exhibition is also open NOW - 19 May(closed to the public all day 12 May) Open 10am to 5pm otherwiseImage: Johannes Vermeer, 'Woman Holding a Balance' ... See MoreSee Less

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