Young people

The Young People's Programme is dedicated to working with 14 - 21-year-olds outside of school, in a wide variety of ways. All sessions are free and explore aspects of portraiture in exciting and innovative ways, drawing inspiration from the Collection or temporary 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 Rachel Moss, Young People's Programmes Manager, at rmoss@npg.org.uk


Arts Award Welcome logoArts Award Welcome

As part of the Young People's Programme we are offering Arts Award Welcome, focusing on taking part, and enjoying and appreciating the arts, in relation to the Gallery's Collection of British men and women from the sixteenth century to the present day.

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Young people events: Full programme


Navarasa (Nine Emotions) dance performance - © oliviahemingway.com / National Portrait Gallery, London

Navarasa (Nine Emotions) dance performance
© oliviahemingway.com / National Portrait Gallery, London


Youth Forum Presents... 60s Retro

National Portrait Gallery Youth Forum welcomes you to their new Facebook fan page. Find out more about the forthcoming Youth Forum Presents… 60s Retro event

Are you aged 12+ and interested in art? Do you know we run an After School Art Club on Thursday evenings?

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