Portrait Artist of the Year
In this TV series amateur and professional portrait artist from around the UK compete for a £10,000 commission to paint a celebrity and to have their portrait included in the national gallery. The series starts with several heats in which 9 artists split up in groups of three each paint a different celebrity in front of a backdrop inspired by a famous painter. From each regional round 1 artist moves on to the half finals, from which only three move on to the finals.
- 2013-2025
- 12 seasons
- Family, Reality
In this TV series amateur and professional portrait artist from around the UK compete for a £10,000 commission to paint a celebrity and to have their portrait included in the national gallery. The series starts with several heats in which 9 artists split up in groups of three each paint a different celebrity in front of a backdrop inspired by a famous painter. From each regional round 1 artist moves on to the half finals, from which only three move on to the finals.
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Cast & Crew
Season 12 Episode Guide
Episode 1
Alex Jones, Yungblud and Kyla Harris
The first heat of the twelfth season from the Battersea Arts Centre in London sees 9 artists creating portraits of television presenter Alex Jones, singer/songwriter/actor Yungblud and filmmaker/artist/writer/activist Kyla Harris.
Awards
- 2021 - Broadcasting Press Guild Award - Best Documentary Series - Nominated
- 2018 - Broadcast Digital Award - Best Specialist Factual Programme - Winner
- 2024 - BAFTA TV Award - Factual Entertainment - Nominated
