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Season 12 – 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.
Portrait Artist of the Year — Season 12

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Stephen Mangan

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Billy Porter

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Alexander Jones

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Mary Berry

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Simon King

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Fatiha El-Ghorri

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 30, 2025 Alex Jones, Yungblud, Kyla Harris 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 7, 2025 Si King, Elif Shafak, Joe Marler Artists tackle the unique features and personalities of three sitters: Si King, a beloved television personality; Elif Shafak, a celebrated author; Joe Marler, a prominent rugby player. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 14, 2025 James May, Billy Porter, Emma Barnett 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 4 Aired Oct 21, 2025 Adjoa Andoh, Cat Burns, Clara Amfo Strike a pose with singer-songwriter Cat Burns, actress Adjoa Andoh and broadcaster Clara Amfo; watch nine fresh artists paint their hearts out as they try to prove themselves to the judges and snag a spot in the crucial semifinal round. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 28, 2025 Melvin Odoom, Max Beesley, Emily Atack 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 4, 2025 Shane Lynch, Gabby Logan, Beth Rigby Welcoming nine artists as they take on the challenge of painting celebrity sitters Shane Lynch, Gabby Logan, and Beth Rigby; with only hours to complete their portraits, each artist must impress judges Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano, and Kate Bryan to stay in the competition. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 11, 2025 Jacob Collier, Fatiha El-Ghorri, Jack Dee The artists face a creative challenge as they attempt to capture the personalities of celebrity sitters Jacob Collier, Fatiha El-Ghorri, and Jack Dee; each painter must showcase skill, style, and speed as they work to produce a winning portrait. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 18, 2025 Jack Rooke, Reece Clarke, Tim Peake 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 9 Aired Nov 25, 2025 Mary Berry 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 10 Aired Dec 2, 2025 Brian Cox The final of the twelfth season from the Battersea Arts Centre in London sees the three finalists creating portraits of Shakespearean trained multi-award winning actor Brian Cox; the judges will select the season's winner. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 2, 2025 Winner's Film 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 12 Aired Dec 4, 2025 Best Of 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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Portrait Artist of the Year — Season 12

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Season Info

Director
Southan Morris, David Buckley
Executive Producer
Danielle Graham, Samantha Richards, Stuart Prebble
Network
SKYART1
Genre
Special Interest, Reality
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Sep 30, 2025