Artists are invited to submit work for exhibition alongside members of Royal Society of Portrait Painters at the Annual Exhibition 2024.

Submissions are NOW CLOSED… Good Luck.

  • We recommend that artists submit well in advance of the deadline to allow time for assistance with their application if required.

Celebrating the best in contemporary portraiture

Regarded as one of the world’s greatest forums for portraiture, the Royal Society of Portrait Painters’ annual exhibition showcases some of the best painted and drawn portraits selected from both national and international submissions. The work exhibited is diverse, bringing together high-profile celebrity and society commissions, alongside exciting portraits of others we have yet to meet.

The exhibition aims to promote artistic practice and excellence in the field, offering several prestigious prizes and an excellent opportunity for commissions.

“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. The current annual prize fund is £40,000, including The William Lock Portrait Prize (£20,000) and The Ondaatje Prize for Portraiture (£10,000).” – Anthony Connolly, President

What to Expect:

  • An opportunity to enjoy one of the world’s most extensive contemporary portrait exhibitions forming a showcase of 100’s of works
  • The chance to commission a work from an established portrait painter
  • A team of dedicated professionals to help and advise your purchase
Carles Belda Roman 'Study for Something Never Ends'

 

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