NEWS

‘Cockcrow’ by Curtis Holder Highly Commended in the Viking Cruises British Art Prize 2021
I’m delighted my work has been highly commended out of a shortlist of 50 top entries.

‘Polythemus’ by Curtis Holder longlisted for Ruth Borchard Self-Portrait Prize 2021
The work has been selected for the longlist of biennial competition.

New works by Curtis Holder selected for The Society of Graphic Fine Art Annual Open Exhibition
The drawings will be exhibited at Mall Galleries in London from 06-11 July 2021.

Curtis Holder’s work ‘Caron in Sunshine’ longlisted for the Jackson’s Painting Prize 2021
400 works were selected from 8,674 entries from around the world.

Curtis Holder draws Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse on Sky Arts’ Portrait Artist of the Week
Tune in on Sunday 14 March to watch the live portrait sitting.

‘Nasim’ by Curtis Holder selected for The Pastel Society Annual Exhibition
The date for Pastel Society’s 122nd Annual Exhibition will be announced soon.

Drawing Carlos Acosta: Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year 2020 Winner’s Commission, Series 7
Read about my experience drawing the ballet legend for Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

Behind the scenes at the finals of Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year 2020, Series 7
Take a look at backstage photos from the competition finals.

Behind the scenes at the semi-finals of Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year 2020, Series 7
Explore backstage photos from the semi-finals of the competition.

Curtis Holder exhibits in ‘Contours & Chemistry’ pop-up exhibition in Crystal Palace, London
Visit the exhibition on from 11-13 December 2020.

Behind the scenes at the heats of Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year 2020, Series 7
See backstage moments from the competition heats in photos.

Curtis Holder takes part in Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year 2020, Series 7
Watch Episode 2 of the heats on Wednesday 21 October 2020.

Curtis Holder exhibits new drawings for Crystal Palace Artists’ Open House 2020
See a showcase of new work in the studio on 7 and 8 May 2020.