Our Charity’s Aim is…
To promote the practice of and further excellence in painted portraiture
Image: The Ondaatje Medal, awarded, together with £10,000, for the most distinguished painting in the Society’s annual exhibition.
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2012 Portrait Exhibition
Until 18th May at the Mall Galleries London SW1
See over 200 recent portraits plus a special exhibition of preparatory work and portraits of Her Majesty the Queen by RP Members. See HM Queen blog for more information & memories from the artists. Personal commissions advice available throughout
Recent Updates at the RP
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Portrait exhibition closes tomorrow 18th May at 5pm
May 17th
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Debate-the Lens and the Eye Monday 14th 6.30
May 11th
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Michael Noakes talks on painting the Queen 3pm tomorrow
May 10th
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Bulldog Portrait Bursary handing in 11 May
May 7th
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And the winners are....
May 5th
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The Duke of Edinburgh joins the Queen
Apr 30th
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What it's really like to paint the Queen
Apr 23rd
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RP / Changing Faces Annual Collaborative Debate - Portraits: The Lens and the Eye
Apr 19th
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98 portrait painters chosen
Apr 10th
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Final Selection results for portrait painting out now
Mar 22nd
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