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.

Fall (After Caravaggio) by Gavin Maughfling

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 is back!

We are delighted to announce that the prize is returning for 2026.

We’re doing things a little differently this time around – we’re giving everyone a head start by announcing the competition as soon as we are able, so you have maximum time to get your entry ready.

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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.