Image: Florence Houston, ‘Bella’ Creative Bloq | Read more The Royal Society of Portrait Painters’ 132nd Annual Exhibition reveals its most exciting new artists. By Ian Dean | 13th April, 2023 The Royal Society of Portrait Painters has revealed some of the artists being shown at the 132nd Annual Exhibition to be held at Mall Galleries in London this May. This…
DetailsImage: Frances Bell, ‘End of Lockdown (detail)’ Full article on Arts & Collections post. The Royal Society of Portrait Painters has released details of its 132nd Annual Exhibition to be held at Mall Galleries, London in May. The prestigious and historic show (the first being held in 1891), which is the largest and most significant celebration of…
DetailsImage: Kevin Di, Mama Full article on London Post. The Royal Society of Portrait Painters’ 132nd Annual Exhibition “the human person remains an irresistible subject for the serious artist” By Ldn-Post | April 10, 2023 Image: Wendy Barratt, Grief The Royal Society of Portrait Painters has released details of its 132nd Annual Exhibition to be…
DetailsThe inaugural RP Critical Writing Prize is an award for new writing on any aspect of contemporary portrait painting. The prize is open to all. Applicants are invited to send a proposal or pitch for a new text, alongside an example of previous writing. Three of the applicants will be selected to realise the proposed…
DetailsThe Gentleman’s Journal By Jonathan Wells Wednesday 11th January 2023 You can keep your front-facing cameras and countless megapixels — because real portraits can’t be found on your camera roll. Instead, commissioned portraits are intricately inked and painstakingly painted works of art; much more than a ‘mode’ on your smartphone. These portraits are personal; handcrafted heirlooms-in-waiting that…
DetailsThe Royal Society of Portrait Painters’ call for entries is open! Artists are invited to submit work for exhibition alongside members of Royal Society of Portrait Painters at the Annual Exhibition 2023. Learn more about how to submit your work: MORE INFO Submit your work today: HERE Deadline to submit: Friday 27 January, 12 noon…
DetailsMr Heatherleys prize Congratulations to Sara Edison who has won this year’s Mr Heatherly Composition Prize! The annual award was initiated by former Principal of Heatherleys, John Walton RP, for the best three-figure portrait painting. The award is now sponsored by The Royal Society of Portrait Painters. The competition is based upon the Slade composition…
Details[NOW CLOSED] The Royal Society of Portrait Painters is looking for a proactive individual to join their team! Please read carefully the job description below and contact [email protected] if you are interested in the position. JOB DESCRIPTION Royal Society of Portrait Painters Co-ordinator Job Title: Royal Society of Portrait Painters Coordinator Hours of…
DetailsTop ten artists in 2022 The most sought-after artists for portrait commissions 2022 were ascertained through data gathered through the Royal Society of Portrait Painters Annual Exhibition. This exhibition is a one-stop shop for commissioning a portrait because a consultant is present to help with commissions, and guide through the 200 recent portraits to choose…
DetailsIn March 1995, I entered the Royal Society of Portrait Painters annual exhibition with a portrait of the Right Revd Michael Adie CBE, Bishop of Guildford. A new prize had been created that year to be awarded to the best portrait in the show. Unusually, the reward was in the form of a commission to…
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