Royal Society of Portrait Painters | Annual Exhibition 2024
- - 10am to 5pm | North, East & West Galleries
Booking is not required.
£5, Free for Friends of Mall Galleries and under 25s. Concessions available.
RP Annual Exhibition 2024
Presenting the annual exhibition of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters, one of the world’s greatest forums for contemporary portraiture.
Expect to see some of the best painted and drawn portraits selected from national and international submissions.
The following prizes will be awarded to portraits of particular note:
- 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
This annual gathering together of all that is excellent in the art of portrait painting is, as ever, an astonishing show and I warmly welcome you in.
About the Royal Society of Portrait Painters
The Royal Society of Portrait Painters aims to encourage the appreciation, study and practice of the art of portraiture.
The Society vigorously 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 in this endlessly fascinating and relevant discipline.
Commission a Portrait
The Royal Society of Portrait Painters' dedicated Portrait Commission Service provides comprehensive support throughout this remarkable and unique journey. This includes help in selecting the portrait artist most appropriate to your needs and taste from a diverse range of options.
If you would like to discuss a portrait idea or learn more about our commission service, Martina Merelli-Stevens, Fine Art Commissions Manager, will be available to assist you throughout the exhibition.
News
Banner image: Alastair Cook, former Captain of the England Test and One-Day International cricket teams. Commissioned by MCC Heritage & Collections Committee. Portrait by Alastair Adams PPRP.