12.11.2026
From the National Portrait Gallery to Derby Museums, this year’s Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award is coming to the city.
We’re excited to be offering 60 free places to the launch party of our next exhibition at Derby Museums!
On Friday 20 November, from 7-10pm, we’ll be celebrating the arrival of the Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award exhibition at Derby Museum on the Wardwick, and we’d love you to join us.
Organised by the National Portrait Gallery, the exhibition showcases an incredible range of contemporary portrait painting. To celebrate its arrival, we’re bringing together an evening of art, music and creativity. Join us and some of the amazing artists included in the exhibition for this exciting celebration.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
• Welcome drink on arrival
• Hear from artist Frances Featherstone on the impact of the Award on her practice
• Portraits from Love Lalaland’s Doodle Booth
• Creative activity with artist Mr the Beef
• Explore the exhibition before it’s officially opened to the public
• Live DJ set
Places are limited, so please reserve your free ticket through this link by Monday 16 November. Booking is required for all attendees.
Under 18s are welcome at the launch, however, please be aware that alcohol will be served at this event. If bringing an under 18, please book them a ticket and put their name as ‘child of your name’.
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