Open call · London, UK
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2027
National Portrait Gallery London
You should apply if you're a portrait painter with a strong, recent painting from a sitter and a £40 entry fee is no obstacle.
About
The National Portrait Gallery in London is accepting entries for the Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2027, one of the world's leading competitions for portrait painting. Shortlisted works go on free public view at the gallery from June 24 to October 10, 2027. The competition has drawn more than 50,000 entries from over 100 countries and encourages everything from traditional techniques to innovative contemporary practices. Entries must be received by 22:00 on Tuesday, December 1, 2026. The full rules are available as a PDF download on the gallery's page.
Eligibility
Open to portrait painters; entries have come from more than 100 countries. See the rules PDF for age, size and sitter requirements before entering.
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