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Season 7 – Portrait Artist of the Year

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Artists are getting their time in the spotlight with "Portrait Artist of the Year." An esteemed panel of judges travel across Europe in search of the brightest star in the art world. Each episode features a regional competition and contestants are challenged to produce a portrait of one of three famous sitters, the judges select who moves onto the semifinal. When three are remaining, the finalists will have their work displayed in the world-famous National Portrait Gallery in London and the winner will receive a $10,000 commission to become a permanent part of the British Library. Such famous sitters that are featured are Sir Ian McKellen, Sophie Turner, Sophie Dahl, Maisie Williams, Julian Fellowes, Alan Cumming, among so many more.
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Episode 1 Aired Oct 14, 2020 Ncuti Gatwa, Lady Glenconner, Fay Ripley Artists from across the U.K. and Ireland compete in a battle of skill as they attempt to produce portraits of famous sitters; the winner will receive a £10,000 prize, along with their winning portrait being hung in a famous cultural institution. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 21, 2020 Sir Trevor McDonald, Mirren Mack, The Vivienne Artists from across the U.K. and Ireland compete in a battle of skill as they attempt to produce portraits of famous sitters; the winner will receive a £10,000 prize, along with their winning portrait being hung in a famous cultural institution. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 28, 2020 Deborah James, Eamonn Walker, Melanie Sykes In this third heat, nine artists are challenged to create a portrait of one of three celebrities, author and campaigner Deborah James, actor Eamonn Walker and model and presenter Melanie Sykes. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 4, 2020 Ray Blk, James Nesbitt, Pam Hogg Artists from across the U.K. and Ireland compete in a battle of skill as they attempt to produce portraits of famous sitters; the winner will receive a £10,000 prize, along with their winning portrait being hung in a famous cultural institution. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 11, 2020 Robert Rinder, Katie Piper, Don Letts Artists from across the U.K. and Ireland compete in a battle of skill as they attempt to produce portraits of famous sitters; the winner will receive a £10,000 prize, along with their winning portrait being hung in a famous cultural institution. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 18, 2020 Eddie Marsan, Sian Clifford, Paul Mescal Artists from across the U.K. and Ireland compete in a battle of skill as they attempt to produce portraits of famous sitters; the winner will receive a £10,000 prize, along with their winning portrait being hung in a famous cultural institution. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 25, 2020 David Haig, Jordan Stephens, Jane Horrocks Artists from across the U.K. and Ireland compete in a battle of skill as they attempt to produce portraits of famous sitters; the winner will receive a £10,000 prize, along with their winning portrait being hung in a famous cultural institution. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 2, 2020 Kwame Kwei-Armah, Dame Katherine Grainger, Fred Sirieix In this eighth heat, nine artists are challenged to create a portrait of one of three celebrities, actor and playright Kwame Kwei Armah, Olympic athlete Dame Katherine Granger and TV restaurant manager Fred Sirieix. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 9, 2020 Bernardine Evaristo Stephen Mangan returns to the Grand Hall at Battersea Arts Centre for the semi-final. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 16, 2020 Eddie Izzard Three artists remain; artists have four hours to create their portraits and find Battersea Arts Centre transformed to provide the perfect setting for their sitter - renowned actor, comedian and activist, Eddie Izzard. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 16, 2020 Carlos Acosta Artists from across the U.K. and Ireland compete in a battle of skill as they attempt to produce portraits of famous sitters; the winner will receive a £10,000 prize, along with their winning portrait being hung in a famous cultural institution. Details
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Season Info

Network
SKYART1
Genre
Special Interest, Reality
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Oct 14, 2020