Artist of the Year
The semi-final kicks off at Battersea Art Centre's Grand Hall, where the artists gear up to paint a Booker prize-winning novelist.
2026-06-17 21:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-17 22:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
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Artist of the Year
The search continues as the artists create portraits to get the ball rolling in the second heat of 2022's competition, featuring singer Lulu, presenter Alex Brooker, and Roxy Music's Phil Manzanera.
2026-06-18 13:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-18 14:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
Artist of the Year
The opening heat of 2022's search for talented portrait artists begins with more famous sitters, as novelist Elizabeth Day, jockey Khadijah Mellah, and presenter Nick Grimshaw strike a pose.
2026-06-18 12:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-18 13:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
Artist of the Year
Look back on the best moments from the eighth season of Portrait Artist of the Year.
2026-06-18 11:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-18 12:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
Artist of the Year
The finale winner receives a £10,000 commission to paint the esteemed Scottish-Italian violinist Nicola Benedetti and have their final piece exhibited at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery.
2026-06-18 10:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-18 11:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
Artist of the Year
The final artists will put brush to canvas and immortalise the one and only Barry Humphries, best known for his outrageous alter ego of Dame Edna Everage.
2026-06-18 09:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-18 10:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
Artist of the Year
The qualifying artists will put brush to canvas and capture drummer Nick Mason. Only three artists will be selected to go through to the grand final and have a chance at winning this year's commission.
2026-06-18 08:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-18 09:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
Artist of the Year
In the last of this year's preliminary heats, the final round of painters will look to impress the judges with their interpretations of broadcaster Ian Hislop, Irish author and academic Emma Dabiri, and actor Daniel Mays.
2026-06-18 07:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-18 08:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
Artist of the Year
The artists are tasked with capturing actor, writer, broadcaster and former politician Gyles Brandreth, The Kingdom Choir conductor Karen Gibson, and actress Sophie Cookson.
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Artist of the Year
In this first heat, nine artists create portraits of Gabrielle, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, and Grace Neutral. Kathleen Soriano, Tai Shan Schierenberg and Kate Bryan judge.
2026-06-18 00:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-18 01:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
Artist of the Year
From 1000 applicants and 8 semi-finalists, it all comes down to this. This year's winner prepares to paint iconic Cuban ballet star Carlos Acosta.
2026-06-17 23:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-18 00:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
Artist of the Year
Just three artists remain, and they have four hours to create a portrait of the renowned actor, Eddie Izzard. They also unveil their paintings of family and friends.
2026-06-17 22:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-17 23:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
Artist of the Year
The semi-final kicks off at Battersea Art Centre's Grand Hall, where the artists gear up to paint a Booker prize-winning novelist.
2026-06-17 21:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-17 22:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
Artist of the Year
Nine artists must paint one of three special guests in a bid to impress the judges.
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Artist of the Year
The artists have four hours to create stunning portraits of this week's celebrity guests.
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Artist of the Year
The painters have the pleasure of capturing the star of Netflix's "Sex Education" Ncuti Gatwa, actress and author Fay Ripley, and peeress and former lady-in-waiting to Princess Margaret, Lady Glenconner.
2026-06-17 13:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-17 14:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
Artist of the Year
Our Portrait Artist of the Year embarks on their commission to paint a portrait of music icon Nile Rodgers.
2026-06-17 12:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-17 13:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
Artist of the Year
It's the last chance for the finalists to impress the judges as they use all their artistic flair to capture Lemn Sissay. Only one will win a £10,000 commission to paint music legend Nile Rodgers.
2026-06-17 11:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-17 12:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
Artist of the Year
It's the semi-finals of Portrait Artist of The Year 2020, and the qualifying artists step up to paint the First Lady of musical theatre - Elaine Paige. But only three can impress the judges enough to make it through to the final.
2026-06-17 10:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-17 11:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
Artist of the Year
In the last heat before the Semi Final, nine artists must wow the judges with their celebrity portraits.
2026-06-17 09:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-17 10:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
Artist of the Year
Nine artists prep their brushes as they attempt to create the best portrait of one of three celebrity sitters.
2026-06-17 08:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-17 09:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
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