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6.7 / 10(3 votes)IMDbTV-14First Aired: 201313 Seasons

Portrait Artist of the Year

Series Overview

Artists from the UK and Ireland compete by creating portraits of famous people.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

Returning SeriesIn ProductionReality
Original Network
Sky Arts
Episodes & Seasons

13 Seasons • 127 Episodes

60 min per episode

Air Date Window

2013 – Present

Premiered: Tue, Nov 5, 2013

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Wed, Oct 7, 2026

Season 13, Episode 1: “Lennie James, Sheridan Smith, Vanessa Williams”

Stephen Mangan presents as nine artists have four hours to paint Vanessa Williams, Sheridan Smith or Lennie James.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-14

TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)TV-14

Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

CanadaG

General — Suitable for all ages.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Portrait Artist of the Year

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What is Portrait Artist of the Year about?

Artists from the UK and Ireland compete by creating portraits of famous people.

How many seasons does Portrait Artist of the Year have?

Portrait Artist of the Year comprises 13 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Portrait Artist of the Year?

Key cast members in Portrait Artist of the Year include Kathleen Soriano, Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kate Bryan.

Who created or directed Portrait Artist of the Year?

Portrait Artist of the Year was developed and directed by Not specified.