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 have been awarded to portraits of particular note:
The de Laszlo Foundation Award
Stefano Curti, Lukas Sheehan
The RP Prize for the Best Small Portrait
Florence Yuqing RI, Last Letter from Me
The Raw Umber Studios Prize
Nashunmenghe, Elizabeth 2024
The Smallwood Architects Prize for Contextual Portraiture
Miriam Escofet RP, "What will survive of us..."
The Ondaatje Prize for Portraiture
Andrew James NEAC RP, Reverie
The William Lock Portrait Prize
Mark Shields, Companion
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.
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.
Exhibition Catalogue
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.