NPG Schools

As the school holidays begin, we want to thank all of the schools that we've engaged with @NPGLondon this academic year. Don't forget that you can explore all of our free learning resources and plan your visit for next term on our Schools hub! 🎨 npg.org.uk/schools-hub/

We’re sharing this @NPGLondon portrait of Dadabhai Naoroji, one of the first Asian MPs in Britain, for #SouthAsianHeritageMonth @SAHM_UK Explore further on Schools hub ⬇️ npg.org.uk/schools-hub/da…

Fantastic guided workshop @NPGLondon for our Year 12 Cultural Capital Residential students from @carshaltonboys & @GreenshawHigh with talented photographic artist Gisela Torres!

Would it surprise you to know that this is a painting, not a photograph? Explore photorealism in our new Schools hub resource on painting media and techniques and find out more about this intruiging portrait from the Herbert Smith Freehills Portrait Award exhibition from…

What can a portrait tell us about the youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner, Malala Yousafzai? Look closely and discover clues about her work as an activist standing up for the rights of girls around the world. npg.org.uk/schools-hub/si…

The Herbert Smith Freehills Portrait Award exhibition @NPGLondon is open and runs until 12 October. Free for pre-booked school groups. npg.org.uk/whatson/exhibi…

Brilliant to have so many school groups engaging with Jenny Saville's artworks @NPGLondon in the exhibition Jenny Saville: The Anatomy of Painting, open until 7 September 2025. theguardian.com/artanddesign/2…

Today, our Year 5 and 6 pupils had the opportunity to visit the National Portrait Gallery, where they explored significant works of art. They participated in a workshop focused on migration, sharing journeys and new beginnings.#educationalvisit #nationalportraitgallery

What a wonderful trip to the #NationalPortraitGallery for the year 9 Art students. Thank you to the learning team for teaching our students how to be inspired from portraits in front of them. #smsjartist

10A had a fantastic morning at @NPGLondon for the ‘Culturally Speaking: The Tudors’ workshop. From royal selfies to hidden symbols, students explored Tudor portraits - including John Blanke, a Black trumpeter at Henry VIII’s court. 🎺 #ThisIsAP

Year 12 &Year 10 art students visited @NPGLondon to explore Jenny Saville's "The Anatomy of Painting". They were captivated by her intricate use of paint, materials, & impressive scale. Their sketches will enhance their portrait work for GCSE & A-Level portfolios.

Last chance to book our FREE end-of-term Portrait pathways session. Students will enjoy practical making, discussion and portrait analysis, and discover how to continue connecting with the Gallery outside of school through the Youth programme and special events.…

It is #InternationalPortraitDay and at@NPGLondon we are all about bringing learning to life through portraits! Share your students' portraits or selfies with #InternationalPortraitDay to be part of a global virtual gallery. Be inspired by our resources on Schools hub and…

Students exploring the art of photography in an incredible masterclass at the National Portrait Gallery. @NPGLondon

Discover the stories of some of the people whose portraits appear at @NPGLondon who migrated to Britain from all over the world in this short film on Schools hub. #WithRefugees npg.org.uk/schools-hub/hi…

📢 Teachers! Looking for inspiration for Art & History learning? Stay up to date with our Schools Newsletter here: my.npg.org.uk/account/create…

📢 Teachers - Plan ahead for the next academic year. Bookings are now open for our fantastic free Gallery sessions for Art & Design and History, key stages 1-5 and SEND npg.org.uk/schools-hub/se…

For #PrideMonth we're featuring this @NPGLondon portrait of @PeterTatchell, one of the organisers of the first official @PrideInLondon march in 1972. Explore this portrait further on our Schools hub. What do your students think is the main message of the photograph? #Pride…

We are delighted to announce the shortlist for the Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2025… •  Cliff, outreach worker (2024) by Tim Benson •  Memories (2024) by Martyn Harris •  A life lived (2024) by Moira Cameron 📣 Find out the winner on Tuesday 8 July ⭐…

Explore this joyful portrait of trailblazing actor Ncuti Gatwa on @NPGLondon Schools hub. This portrait features in Stories - Brought to Life - a new immersive art experience inspired by the National Portrait Gallery's Collection, created by FRAMELESS. npg.org.uk/schools-hub/nc…