ART · prize · Global · United Kingdom
Herbert Smith Freehills Portrait Award
National Portrait Gallery, London
/ Deadline
ROLLING
Submissions typically open Dec–Feb each year
/ Amount
£8,000 – £35,000
Description
One of the most important portrait painting prizes in the world (formerly the BP Portrait Award). Open to artists worldwide aged 18 and over. Selected works are exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery in London.
Eligibility
Artists worldwide aged 18+
Categories
paintingportraitopen_callprize
Source: art-open-calls · Last updated: 6/3/2026
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