The RP contains a broad collection of stylistic and intellectual approaches that continue to make a significant contribution to the ongoing tradition of portraiture in Britain today. The Society looks to uphold the values and practices of its long and distinguished history, but at the same time, it seeks to explore and develop new artistic models and perspectives.
The Society presents the following prizes and awards annually:
- The William Lock Portrait Prize
- The Ondaatje Prize for Portraiture
- The de Laszlo Foundation Award
- The RP Prize for the Best Small Portrait
- The Raw Umber Studios Prize
- The Smallwood Architects Prize for Contextual Portraiture