Wednesday 7 October, 8:00pm - 9:00pmon Sky Arts

Portrait Artist of the Year

Name: 7:00pm - Series 13 Episode 1
Start: 2026-10-11T18:00:00Z
End: 2026-10-11T19:00:00Z
Location: Sky Mix

Series 13 Episode 1: Lennie James, Sherdian Smith, Vanessa Williams

A competition in which contestants are challenged to produce a portrait of one of three famous sitters. The winner will receive a £10,000 commission to produce an artwork that will go on public display at a National Institution.

Category: Art / Reality
Original air date: 11/10/2026

Cast and crew

Southan MorrisDirector
Stephen ManganHost
Vanessa Williams
Sheridan Smith
Lennie James

Upcoming broadcasts

Monday 5 October, 5:00pmon Sky Arts
Series 12 Episode 12
Wednesday 7 October, 2:00amon Sky Arts
Series 13 Episode 1
Thursday 8 October, 7:00pmon Sky Arts
Series 13 Episode 1
Sunday 11 October, 7:00pmon Sky Mix
Series 13 Episode 1