Portrait Artist of the Year

Portrait Artist of the Year (2013- )

RunningReality show

Portrait Artist of the Year is hosted by UK TV personalities Joan Bakewell and Frank Skinner; an esteemed group of judges travel across the Europe in search of a new star in the art world. Each episode features a regional competition where artists are shortlisted and challenged to produce a portrait of one of three famous sitters. At the end of each round, the judges select an artist to go to the semifinal. The finalists will have their work displayed at the world-famous National Portrait Gallery in London and the winner will receive a £10,000 commission to paint a portrait which will become part of the permanent collection at the British Library.

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Scheduleevery Wednesday at 20:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S11E12Best of 2024Dec 18, 2024
S11E11The Winner's StoryDec 11, 2024
S11E10Lorraine Ashbourne & Andy SerkisDec 11, 2024
S11E09Joely RichardsonDec 4, 2024
S11E08Rebecca Taylor, Emma Thynn, Dr Karan RajanNov 27, 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Portrait Artist of the Year' premiere?

'Portrait Artist of the Year' premiered on November 5, 2013.

Who presents 'Portrait Artist of the Year'?

'Portrait Artist of the Year' is presented by Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell.

What is the format of 'Portrait Artist of the Year'?

'Portrait Artist of the Year' is a competition reality show where artists compete in painting portraits of famous people.

Who are the judges on 'Portrait Artist of the Year'?

Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano, and Kate Bryan are the judges on 'Portrait Artist of the Year'.

Which famous people have been portrayed on 'Portrait Artist of the Year'?

Famous people portrayed on 'Portrait Artist of the Year' include Hilary Mantel, Ian Rankin, John Hannah, and others.

What is the grand prize for winning 'Portrait Artist of the Year'?

The grand prize for winning 'Portrait Artist of the Year' is a 10,000-pound commission to paint a portrait of a famous person.

Who won the first season of 'Portrait Artist of the Year'?

Christian Hook won the first season of 'Portrait Artist of the Year'.

Where is 'Portrait Artist of the Year' filmed?

'Portrait Artist of the Year' is filmed at various locations in the UK.

How many artists compete in each episode?

Four artists compete in each episode of 'Portrait Artist of the Year'.

What is the time limit for each portrait on 'Portrait Artist of the Year'?

Each artist has four hours to complete their portrait on 'Portrait Artist of the Year'.

Who selects the winner of each episode on 'Portrait Artist of the Year'?

The judges select the winner of each episode on 'Portrait Artist of the Year'.

What is the age limit for artists who can compete on 'Portrait Artist of the Year'?

Artists who are over 16 years old and residents of the UK can compete on 'Portrait Artist of the Year'.

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