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[Extra]Ordinary Portraits

[Extra]Ordinary Portraits

[Extra]Ordinary Portraits is a collection of artworks that reveal the ‘extraordinary elements of seemingly ordinary people’. We partnered with The Royal Drawing School and asked young people across the UK to learn about someone affected by the Holocaust, genocide or identity-based persecution and create a portrait of them. An expert judging panel have chosen thirty to be displayed for Holocaust Memorial Day 2023.

Not only does the competition nurture the creative talent of young people, but it also continues to introduce the importance of Holocaust Memorial Day to a whole new generation. 

Photographer, Rankin, one of the competition judges

If you would like to host a digital display of the exhibition, please email [email protected].

Although the competition has ended, you can still take part by creating a portrait and sharing it online using #HMDExtraOrdinaryPortraits and tagging us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

In partnership with the Royal Drawing School

In partnership with the Royal Drawing School

The Royal Drawing School is an independent charity established by HRH The Prince of Wales with artist Catherine Goodman in 2000 to raise the standard and profile of drawing through teaching and practise. The School believes that drawing from observation is crucial for all aspects of visual learning, thinking and practice. It is one of only a few institutions offering in-depth, quality tuition for those who wish to develop their observational drawing skills.

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Supported by Cass Art

Supported by Cass Art

Cass Art, the UK’s leading art supplies retailer, has 14 stores across the UK and an online shop, offering the world’s best brands at affordable prices. Committed to supporting creatives of all ages, and at all stages of their careers, Cass Art works in partnership with numerous organisations and institutions to provide bursaries and awards. Read about how the Cass family has supported artists for over 100 years at cassart.co.uk/about-us.

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