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FACE 2026

This Open Exhibition is the only forum for contemporary portrait sculpture in this country and consists of about 100 exhibits of which approximately two thirds are chosen from open submission from non members. It is an international exhibition and open to entries worldwide. 

62nd EXHIBITION

​​13 – 26 April 2026

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By kind permission of The King's Foundation

at

The Garrison Chapel

8, Garrison Square

Chelsea Barracks

London SW1W 8BG

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Opening Hours

11 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily including weekends​​​

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Annual Exhibition Prizes (open to all sculptors in the exhibition less Society Council members)

Entries Now Accepted

DEADLINE:
Entry form, photographs and payment to be sent to arrive by:
Monday 5 January, 2026

Awards & Prizes

The Sedlecka Award £5,000
The best three-dimensional human portrait


The Society Award £1,000
Judged by the Society’s Council


The Tiranti Prize £500
The best exhibit by a portrait sculptor of 30 years old or under


The Olin Prize £500
The best bas relief portrait


The Turnor Prize £400
The best exhibit by a first-time FACE exhibitor


The Lockbund Award

Full production costs of one life-size child’s portrait head in bronze.

The best portrait of a child


The Material Prize £500

The best exhibit using an unusual material, or using a material unusually


The Crucible Foundry Award Production of a life-size portrait head in bronze


The best three-dimensional human portrait by sculptor aged 30 or under including sculptor’s participation

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Registered Charity No. 1046243

Past Exhibition Highlights

More about Prizes and Awards 

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