The Bulldog Trust gives a bursary of £5,000 to an up-and-coming portrait painter. The Bulldog Trust support the development of talent across the arts, they set up the Bulldog Bursary with the RP to encourage the perpetuation of the skills and excellence involved in professional portraiture. The winner receives the unique opportunity of learning…
The Contemporary Arts Trust’s objective is to assist deserving artists who show promise; to encourage them to remain in the arts and continue on their creative journey. Contemporary Arts Trust encourages every discipline within the Fine Applied Arts. Since its formation, the Trust has given more than £375,000 in prizes and awards. Contemporary Arts Trust is…
Daphne Todd, Professor Susan Smith, Mistress of Girton The Changing Faces Prize was awarded to the artist whose portrait best conveys the energy of their subject, the directness of their gaze and an attitude that exudes openness and confidence. The Prize was a £2,000 commission for the collection which aims to show the public that…
2014 Winner: Neil Helyard ‘Ali’ £1,000 awarded by 7iM in their first year of sponsorship. View winning portraits from previous years below. PREVIOUS WINNERS 2014 – Neil Helyard
2015 Winner: John Wonnacott ‘Ian and Lois The White Slip’ £15,000 for the best work interpreting the theme of a conversation piece, including two or more figures. View winning portraits from previous years below. PREVIOUS WINNERS 2015 – John Wonnacott
2013 Winner: Jan Mikulka ‘Self Portrait A one-off competition for 2013. £20,000 for the best self portrait in the competition. PREVIOUS WINNERS 2013 – Jan Mikulka
2003 Winner: Francisco Centofanti ‘Sir Wilfred Thesiger’ £3,000 awarded for the most outstanding portrait fine art work. PREVIOUS WINNERS 2003 – Francisco Centofanti 2002 – Ben Sullivan 2001 – James Schneider 2000 – T M J Leveritt 1999 – James Lloyd 1998 – Andrew James 1997 – Francis Terry 1996 – Frances Turner 1995 -…
