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Portrait Foundation runs extensive programmes and competitions to engage children in painting portraits.

Child’s portrait of their mother, Portrait of Mother 2018

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Art Masterclasses in China · October 2026

Portraits of Confucius by young artists in Chongqing and Changsha, with photographs from both masterclasses.

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Child’s pastel portrait of Confucius, Art Masterclass in Chongqing 2026
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Portrait of Mother

Gallery II · 2018 · Poland · 27 works

Our key programme: children aged five to sixteen are tutored to paint a portrait of their mother.

Shenzhen, China

Gallery IV · 2019 · Shenzhen, China · 12 works

Portrait Foundation in Shenzhen, China

A Portrait Foundation programme with children in Shenzhen, China.

Nicolaus Copernicus

Gallery VI · 2021 · London · 15 works

Portrait of Nicolaus Copernicus

Entries to our art competition for the Portrait of Nicolaus Copernicus, held on the occasion of Jan Matejko’s painting ‘Astronomer Copernicus’ at the National Gallery, London.

Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

Gallery VIII · 2026 · Edinburgh, Scotland · 31 works

Children’s portraits of their mothers from our Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026 competition, with photographs from the awards ceremony in Edinburgh.

  • Portrait of a mother by Amelia Krakowiak, age 7, Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

    Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

    Amelia Krakowiak, age 7

  • Portrait of a mother by Zosia Arabska, age 5, Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

    Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

    Zosia Arabska, age 5

  • Portrait of a mother by Lily Lucja, age 7, Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

    Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

    Lily Lucja, age 7

  • Portrait of a mother by Antoni Bogucki, age 7, Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

    Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

    Antoni Bogucki, age 7

  • Portrait of a mother by Łucja Słoninka, age 9, Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

    Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

    Łucja Słoninka, age 9

  • Portrait of a mother by Alicja Dzienniak, age 8, Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

    Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

    Alicja Dzienniak, age 8

  • Portrait of a mother by Oliver Adamiak, age 9, Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

    Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

    Oliver Adamiak, age 9

  • Portrait of a mother by Julia Berezowska, age 6, Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

    Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

    Julia Berezowska, age 6

  • Portrait of a mother by Lucy Secker, age 8, Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

    Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

    Lucy Secker, age 8

  • The hall full of children holding up their portraits, Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

    Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

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  • Portrait of a mother by Nell Antończyk, age 8, Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

    Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

    Nell Antończyk, age 8

  • Portrait of a mother by Hubert Makowski, age 9, Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

    Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

    Hubert Makowski, age 9

  • The stage, with the screen reading “Gala Finałowa Konkursu Portret Matki 2026” and the presenters, Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

    Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

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  • Portrait of a mother by Lena Wolna, age 11, Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

    Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

    Lena Wolna, age 11

  • Portrait of a mother by Laura Sadowska, age 6, Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

    Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

    Laura Sadowska, age 6

  • A finalist and her family with the organisers and her framed portrait, Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

    Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

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  • Portrait of a mother by Liliana Szostak, age 11, Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

    Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

    Liliana Szostak, age 11

  • Portrait of a mother by Karina Haik, age 10, Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

    Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

    Karina Haik, age 10

  • Portrait of a mother by Barbara Żerebiło, age 10, Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

    Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

    Barbara Żerebiło, age 10

  • Portrait of a mother by Victoria Bandura, age 10, Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

    Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

    Victoria Bandura, age 10

  • Portrait of a mother by Julia Olkowska, age 10, Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

    Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

    Julia Olkowska, age 10

  • Children holding up their portraits in the hall at the awards ceremony, Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

    Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

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  • Finalists on the stage with their portraits, Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

    Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

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  • A young finalist holding a framed portrait of her mother, Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

    Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

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  • A young man holding his framed portrait, Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

    Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

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  • A young finalist holding his portrait between two guests, Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

    Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

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  • A girl and her mother with her framed portrait, Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

    Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

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  • A mother and her daughter reading the ceremony booklet, with a framed portrait beside them, Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

    Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

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  • A girl with her portrait, standing between three guests, Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

    Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

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  • Medals and ribbons laid out for the awards, Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

    Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

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  • Three trophies engraved “ART”, Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

    Portrait of Mother Scotland 2026

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BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha

Gallery X · 2026 · Changsha · 25 works

Theme: Confucius · 18 October 2026 · Changsha, China

An art masterclass led by portrait artist Basia Hamilton in Changsha, where children painted portraits of Confucius, in pictures.

  • The group gathered at the masterclass, BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha 2026

    BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha

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  • The group gathered at the masterclass, BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha 2026

    BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha

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  • The masterclass room seen from above, BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha 2026

    BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha

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  • Children gathered around Basia Hamilton at the start of the masterclass, BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha 2026

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  • Confucius portraits laid out on the floor, BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha 2026

    BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha

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  • Basia Hamilton with guests beside a framed artwork, BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha 2026

    BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha

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  • Basia Hamilton guiding a young artist, BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha 2026

    BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha

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  • Basia Hamilton guiding a young artist, BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha 2026

    BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha

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  • Basia Hamilton guiding a young artist, BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha 2026

    BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha

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  • Basia Hamilton guiding a young artist, BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha 2026

    BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha

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  • Basia Hamilton guiding a young artist, BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha 2026

    BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha

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  • Children drawing their portraits during the masterclass, BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha 2026

    BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha

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  • Basia Hamilton guiding a young artist, BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha 2026

    BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha

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  • Basia Hamilton guiding a young artist, BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha 2026

    BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha

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  • Basia Hamilton demonstrating at the easel as children watch, BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha 2026

    BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha

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  • Basia Hamilton demonstrating at the easel as children watch, BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha 2026

    BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha

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  • Children presenting their Confucius portraits with Basia Hamilton, BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha 2026

    BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha

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  • Children presenting their Confucius portraits with Basia Hamilton, BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha 2026

    BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha

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  • Children presenting their Confucius portraits with Basia Hamilton, BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha 2026

    BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha

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  • Children presenting their Confucius portraits with Basia Hamilton, BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha 2026

    BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha

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  • Children presenting their Confucius portraits with Basia Hamilton, BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha 2026

    BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha

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  • Children presenting their Confucius portraits with Basia Hamilton, BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha 2026

    BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha

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  • Children presenting their Confucius portraits with Basia Hamilton, BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha 2026

    BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha

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  • Children presenting their Confucius portraits with Basia Hamilton, BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha 2026

    BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha

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  • Children presenting their Confucius portraits with Basia Hamilton, BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha 2026

    BeeMee Art Masterclass in Changsha

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