---
title: The Royal Society of Portrait Painters
description: A society of portrait painters that runs prizes and exhibitions for portraiture.
url: https://www.artsume.com/o/royal-society-of-portrait-painters
type: organization
createdAt: "2026-09-26"
updatedAt: "2026-10-02"
organizationType: Professional association
location: London, England, United Kingdom
website: https://therp.co.uk/
---

# The Royal Society of Portrait Painters

*Professional association • London, England, United Kingdom*

## About

A society of portrait painters that runs prizes and exhibitions for portraiture.

The Royal Society of Portrait Painters is a society dedicated to portrait painting. Its website presents news of its exhibitions and runs prizes for portraiture, including a Drawing Prize Exhibition and a Writing Prize.

The society is supported by sponsors who back its prizes.

## Details

- **Address:** FBA, 17 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5BD
- **Website:** https://therp.co.uk/
- **Social Media:** facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoyalSocietyofPortraitPainters, instagram: https://www.instagram.com/royalsocietyportraitpainters/%20, twitter: https://twitter.com/RP_portraits/

## Programs

View current programs from The Royal Society of Portrait Painters on Artsume: https://www.artsume.com/o/royal-society-of-portrait-painters