By painters for painters

Welcome to Contemporary British Painting.

Founded in 2013, ‘Contemporary British Painting’ (also known as CBP) is an artist led organisation which explores and promotes current trends in British painting through group exhibitions, talks, publications, and other activities. The group is run entirely by volunteers from within the membership.

Joshua Uvieghara, Head as Firmament

Our members

Our members include some of the most exciting emerging and award-winning painters in the UK today.

  • Marius von Brasch
  • Narbi Price
  • Gavin Maughling
  • Lesley Bunch
  • Natalie Dowse
  • Joe Packer
  • Phil Illingworth
  • Julian Brown
  • Graham Crowley
  • Casper White
  • Joanna Whittle
  • Geraint Evans
  • Paul Newman
  • Gordon Dalton
  • Paula MacArthur

The Contemporary British Painting Prize

We are delighted to announce that the prize, run by painters for painters, is back.

Everything you need to know is here – FAQs, about the selectors, meet the judges, and more.

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Selected exhibitions and events

Features

We regularly add new items created by painters for painters so there’s always something new to see, read, watch or listen to.

Want to be kept up to date?

Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter for details of upcoming exhibitions and events, including the latest on the CBP Prize.