Artist of the Year
Description: 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.
Year Released: 2013
First episode air date: November 5, 2013
Network: Sky Arts
Production Locations: Various (auditions); National Portrait Gallery (finals)
Judges: Kate Bryan, Kathleen Soriano, Tai-Shan Schierenberg
Presented By: Joan Bakewell, Frank Skinner, Stephen Mangan
Cast: Joan Bakewell, Stephen Mangan, Frank Skinner
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Year Released: 2013
First episode air date: November 5, 2013
Network: Sky Arts
Production Locations: Various (auditions); National Portrait Gallery (finals)
Judges: Kate Bryan, Kathleen Soriano, Tai-Shan Schierenberg
Presented By: Joan Bakewell, Frank Skinner, Stephen Mangan
Cast: Joan Bakewell, Stephen Mangan, Frank Skinner
Watch Trailer