Locations - The Royal Society of Portrait Painters

National Portrait Gallery
- Covent Garden, London, WC2H 0HE
Studio 7
- London Museum of Water and Steam , Green Dragon Lane, Brentford , TW8 0EN
Summerleaze Gallery
- East Knoyle, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6BY
Summerleaze Gallery
- East Knoyle, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6BY
The Brian Sinfield Gallery
- 127 The Hill , Burford , Oxon , OX18 4RE
The Heatherley School of Fine Art
- 75 Lots Rd, Chelsea, , London , SW10 0RN
The Hellenic Centre
- 16-18 Paddington Street, Westminster, England, W1U 5AS
The Mall Galleries
- The Mall, London, SW1
The Royal Drawing School
- Duke Street, 388-396 Oxford Street, London, W1C 1JU
The Space, Cass Art
- 66-67 Colebrooke Row, London, N1 8AB

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Royal Society of Portrait Painters

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Royal Society of Portrait Painters

3 days ago

#drawingprizeexhibition2026:Calling Artists!We're looking for compelling artwork that captures the essence of people while redefining the possibilities of portraiture. Surprise us with work that challenges expectations and offers a unique perspective on the human subject.Successful entries will form a major exhibition at the University of Hull Art Gallery, with up to 120 artworks selected by a respected panel. There is also the chance to win:-The RP Drawing Prize of £5,000-Daler-Rowney Materials Prize of £500@dalerrowney1783-And The Almenara Collection Prize – awarded to an exhibitor who shows distinctive promise and in the opinion of the jurors will benefit from this residential opportunity in Andalucía, southern Spain.@almenaracollectionGo to our website to submit your entries or link in bio: www.therp.co.ukDeadline: 28th July, 5pm!-Check out the 'shop' section of our website for many drawings available for sale including this one!Image: Mark Chen, Portrait of Jazz'@markchenart ... See MoreSee Less

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4 days ago

#Callforentries:Our Critical Writing Prize OPEN CALL is here!An award for new writing on any aspect of contemporary portrait painting.The prize is open to all.--Three of the applicants will be selected to submit their complete texts and awarded either the first prize of £500 or one of two ‘special mention’ prizes of £250.All three texts will be published in the RP Annual Exhibition Catalogue published in May (2027). The catalogue is a well-established document of record within the sector.One of the aims of the prize is to provide a platform for aspiring writers on the visual arts and specifically to spark intelligent conversation about the contemporary portrait.- The prize is open to all and is free to enter.- Submissions must be in the English language.- There is no age limit.- No formal education or qualification is required to apply for this prize.Find out more: www.therp.co.uk or go to the link in our bio.-Check out our past years winning essays!DEADLINE: Midnight, 2nd December 2026Image: Charlotte Sorapure, 'Couple'@Charlottesorapure ... See MoreSee Less

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5 days ago

#drawingprizeexhibition2026:OPEN CALL!How do you interpret the human form? We want to see it. Whether your work is figurative, abstract, experimental, or somewhere in between, we encourage submissions from artists working in any style or medium.Up to 120 selected artworks will be showcased in an exhibition at the University of Hull Art Gallery, chosen by a distinguished panel. DEADLINE ENDS SOON!Go to our website to submit your entries or link in bio: www.therp.co.ukDeadline: 28th July, 5pm!Image: Habib Hajallie, 'Leonora Carrington'@habib_hajallie ... See MoreSee Less

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7 days ago

#DrawingPrizeExhibition2026:OPEN CALL!Today we share some information from one of last years exhibitors Melissa Scott-miller RP (one of three drawings)..."Self portrait of a worried Islington woman artist, aged 66I started this painting the day after returning from visiting my 97 year old father in the care home he now lives in in Norwich. He has been there for nearly two years and has been so stalwart and always pleased to see me, I visit him every two weeks, but on this occasion he was very discontent and I felt very upset and guilty that I couldn't provide him with a better place for this stage of his life. I don't the space or facilities for that. So I was worried about that and I am a bit of a worrier anyway but also around that time I was feeling unwell and discovered I had shingles, so that is why this portrait does look particularly full of angst!It took me about four sessions and it was the beginning of spring so at least the daffodils and the view out of the window give a little message of hope!"-Melissa Scott-miller RPSubmit here or link in bio: therp.co.uk/the-rp-drawing-prize/Deadline: 28th July, 5pm-And you can still purchase many drawings via our website 'shop': www.therp.co.ukImages: Melissa Scott-miller RP@melissa.scottmiller ... See MoreSee Less

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3 weeks ago

Today we share the eighth snippet... of an Expert Panel Discussion, hosted by James Nicholls of Nicholls Art Group, on the occasion of an exhibition of Arnold Friberg paintings at the Mall Galleries. The talk is chaired by renowned curator Dr Alison Smith, with three of our RP member award winning artists Miriam Escofet, Antony Williams and Frances Bell. They talk about their work, their very particular working processes and the ideas that go into their portraits.Alison Smith was formerly lead curator at Tate Britain, chief curator of the National Portrait Gallery, and is now director of collections and research at the Wallace Collection. Miriam Escofet has won several awards, including first prize for the BP Portrait Award 2018 at the NPG, she was subsequently commissioned to paint a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II for the Foreign Office. Antony Williams has won multiple awards, including the RP Ondaatje Prize twice and first prize at the HSF Portrait Award 2024 at the NPG, he was commissioned to paint Queen Elizabeth II in 1996 as part of his Ondaatje Prize. Frances Bell has won multiple awards, including the RP William Locke Prize and the prestigious Grand Draper Prize for the Portrait Society of America International Competition in 2025You can watch the full, very insightful discussion on our YouTube via the link in our bio or here: youtu.be/VsviH_zHmuwFilm: James Nicholls@james_nicholls_art ... See MoreSee Less

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