Young people

Photographing People Sunday Session © the participants / National Portrait Gallery, London

Photographing People Sunday Sesssion
© The Participants / National Portrait Gallery, London

Young People events: Full programme

The Young People's Programme is dedicated to working with 14 - 21-year-olds outside of school.

All sessions are free and explore aspects of portraiture in exciting and innovative ways, drawing inspiration from the Collection or exhibitions.

  • Sunday Sessions are on the first Sunday of the month
  • Holiday workshops take place over two or three days, often culminating in a performance or private view
  • Specific resources are available for young people
  • Special taster sessions can be arranged for groups from youth organisations in Camden, Lambeth, Southwark and Westminster

If you would like more information, or to book a place on one of the sessions please email youthbookings@npg.org.uk or call 020 7312 2483 with the date of the session, a contact name, telephone number and the number of places you would like. Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis.

To join the Youth Forum, to make group bookings from youth organisations, or to make specific enquiries about the Young People's Programme, please contact:

Alexandra Bennett
Young People's Programmes Manager (Maternity cover)
abennett@npg.org.uk


BP Portrait Award: Next Generation

 

BP Portrait Award: Next Generation

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Youth Forum

 

Youth Forum

The Youth Forum meets on the first Thursday evening of the month and is your opportunity to have a voice at the National Portrait Gallery. To join the Youth Forum or for more information, please contact:

Ali Bennett, Young People's Programmes Manager
(Maternity cover)
abennett@npg.org.uk


 

Road to 2012

Explore the journey towards the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and get involved.

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Arts Award Welcome

We are offering Arts Award Welcome, including taking part, and enjoying and appreciating the arts in relation to the Gallery's Collection of portraits of British men and women from the sixteenth century to the present day.

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Meet the Artist 2010

 

Meet the Artist

We are offering a unique opportunity to connect with practicing artists who are associated with the Gallery through exhibitions or commissions.
At Meet the Artist sessions you get to talk to the artist and see an exclusive presentation of their work.

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Young Graduates for Museums and Galleries (YGMG)

Find out more about internships for 16-19 year olds. This programme offers the opportunity to experience what happens behind the scenes in national institutions.


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