How to become a member of the RP

Applying for Membership

Election to membership of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters is based solely on the quality of an artist's work. No Proposers or Seconders are required.

If you wish to apply, the normal procedure is as follows;

  • Submit work to the Annual Exhibition
  • Write APPLICANT at the top of your entry form.
  • The Selection Committee will decide whether or not to add your name to the Candidates’ list.
  • If selected, Candidates may be invited to submit further supporting work to the Annual General Meeting, following the close of the exhibition, when elections take place.
  • Candidates will be informed of the results of the election by post.
  • Names normally remain on the Candidates’ list for three years, after which, one year must elapse before reapplication, unless the Selection Committee recommends an extension.

Exhibition entry documents

These documents give the current information including dates, submission prodecures, entry schedule, fees and prizes.