Our Charity's Aim is...
To promote the practice of and further excellence in painted portraiture
Image: Winner of The Ondaatje Medal, awarded, together with £10,000, for the most distinguished painting in the Society’s annual exhibition.
‘A Girl’ by Tai-Shan Schierenberg
Annual Portrait Exhibition
One of the most prestigious portrait events in the UK calendar showcasing 200 recent works.
“Portrait painting has emerged from its wilderness years and is going from strength to strength”
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Recent Updates at the RP
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Kelly unveils Bercow
Nov 29th
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Jason Bowyer, Jane Bond, Sue Ryder, Melissa Scott Miller
Nov 24th
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Tai Shan Schierenberg's Lancaster University portrait
Nov 23rd
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Daphne Todd with Prince of Wales
Nov 17th
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Desperately seeking a Studio
Nov 2nd
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Self Portraits at the Kings Gallery
Oct 27th
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Kissing Bunnies Make It!
Oct 27th
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'Painting Portraits' out soon
Oct 25th
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Connolly to exhibit in Paris
Oct 19th
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NEW Digital Pre-Selection for all artists
Oct 12th
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