Are you a young person eager to learn more about portraiture? Then look no further. Many art-lovers visit the BP Portrait Award every year, but BP Portrait Award: Next Generation is an exciting addition that offers free opportunities for young people to engage with portraiture.
Specifically targeted to 14-19 year olds, BP Portrait Award: Next Generation aims to encourage the artists of the future, regardless of whether they are first-time visitors to the gallery or actively pursuing a career in art.
Now in it’s 5th year, it offers a variety of opportunities that you can get involved with, to hone your talents and learn top tips from previous BP Portrait artists.
BP Next Generation artwork will also be on display outside the BP Portrait Award at the National Portrait Gallery.
Get involved
Next Generation offers many ways to meet practicing artists, explore behind the scenes of the BP Portrait Award and create your own portraiture.
Book Taster Sessions throughout June and July, to try your hand at portraiture drawing.
Apply for three-day Summer Schools in August.
Take part in the digital content of BP Portrait Award: Next Generation by sharing your portraiture talent online, watch the video interviews of exhibiting artists, and vote in online portraiture polls.
Feeling inspired?
Visit the BP Portrait Award: Next Generation website to read more about how to get involved.
Find out more about booking Taster Sessions, Summer Schools and more here.
Find out how to share your artwork on their digital platform here.
The BP Portrait Award is showing at the National Portrait Gallery until 21st September, and you can view work from BP Portrait Award: Next Generation outside the main exhibition.