The Royal Society of Portrait Painters invites you to the RP Annual Exhibition 2026.
Promoting artistic excellence in portraiture, this annual exhibition is the leading portrait painting showcase in the country. Alongside members of the Society, emerging and established artists - both national and international - present a great breadth of approaches to portraiture.
Expect intimate moments from daily life, as well as high-profile commissions of public figures.
The show is always selected by a jury of practising portrait painters, no critics, no journalists, no celebrities – just painters.
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Visitor information
Address
Mall Galleries, The Mall, London, SW1Y 5BD
020 7930 6844
Opening times
10am to 5pm during exhibitions. Check the website for details before travelling.
Exclusions and safety measures
To ensure that the gallery environment is as safe as possible, we are continuing with the following safety measures:
Booking is not required
The café is now open
The bookshop has been condensed and offers a select range of books and gifts
Any payments will be by card, contactless where possible
