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Call for Entries for Portrait Painters

Artists are invited to submit work for exhibition alongside members of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters at the RP Annual Exhibition 2025.

Submissions are online only and open until Tuesday 4 February 2025, 12 noon.

Who may enter?

Any artist aged 18 or over may enter, from anywhere in the world. 

How many works may I enter?

Artists may enter a maximum of four works each, from which up to three works per artist may be selected.

What type of work is eligible? 

• The Society welcomes paintings, drawings and original prints - including digital/iPad prints. Sculpture and photography are not admissible.
• Works should be based on a sitting or study of the human figure from life. We understand that artists may use photographs for assistance but the primary source should be from life.
• Works must have been completed in the last three years and not been exhibited in London previously.
• Works should not be larger than 2.4m along the longest dimension. 
• All works must be an original creation by the artist.