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title: "Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award"
organization: "ArtsHub UK"
category: prize
deadline: 2026-07-30
valid_through: 2026-07-30
disciplines: ["painting"]
entry_fee: "N/A"
award: "£35,000 first prize, £12,000 second prize, £10,000 third prize, £9,000 Young Artist Award"
eligibility: "Open to artists from 63 countries"
source_url: "https://artshub.co.uk/news/features/best-new-arts-prize-winners-opportunities-july-2026-2635137?vgo_ee=tsTFNzRX6jhhoWcGR2Nf8eROd3gW5NMjZ1Vv7k1Fa0t%2Fy6j4Q6xz%3AEmlBr64DKF6fcLWUOrGQDIyk5GiXoVZY"
canonical: "https://opencallradar.com/open-calls/herbert-smith-freehills-kramer-portrait-award-artshub-uk-9a83a037"
status: open
last_updated: 2026-07-20T18:15:21.373514
---
# Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award

**Organization**: ArtsHub UK
**Category**: prize
**Deadline**: 2026-07-30
**Discipline(s)**: painting
**Entry fee**: N/A
**Award**: £35,000 first prize, £12,000 second prize, £10,000 third prize, £9,000 Young Artist Award
**Eligibility**: Open to artists from 63 countries

## Description

The Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award recognizes excellence in portraiture. Marc Dalessio won the £35,000 first prize for his oil on linen painting. Chloe Cox received the £12,000 second prize, Michael Slusakowicz the £10,000 third prize, and Joel Nichols the £9,000 Young Artist Award. The winning portraits are displayed in an exhibition featuring the work of 51 finalists.

## Apply / Verify

- Official source: https://artshub.co.uk/news/features/best-new-arts-prize-winners-opportunities-july-2026-2635137?vgo_ee=tsTFNzRX6jhhoWcGR2Nf8eROd3gW5NMjZ1Vv7k1Fa0t%2Fy6j4Q6xz%3AEmlBr64DKF6fcLWUOrGQDIyk5GiXoVZY
- OpenCall Radar listing: https://opencallradar.com/open-calls/herbert-smith-freehills-kramer-portrait-award-artshub-uk-9a83a037