Bentley Foundation Names National Portrait Gallery as Second Philanthropic Partner
The Bentley Foundation has announced the National Portrait Gallery as its second philanthropic partner, supporting a photography education program for underrepresented groups.
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What Happened
The Bentley Foundation, the charitable arm of Bentley Motors, has named the National Portrait Gallery as its second philanthropic partner, following The Queen’s Reading Room. The partnership supports Photo Portrait Now, a higher education program that explores contemporary portrait photography and aims to broaden access to the photographic arts for underrepresented groups.
Now in its third year, Photo Portrait Now is delivered with six universities across England and Wales. It offers students mentoring from professional photographers and curators, workshops, and the chance to exhibit their work at the National Portrait Gallery. The program also includes study days and portfolio reviews, helping students progress into creative careers.
“We believe access to culture and creativity should never be defined by background or circumstance. Partnering with the National Portrait Gallery through Photo Portrait Now allows us to support emerging photographic talent, champion diverse voices and help open meaningful pathways into the creative industries.”
Why this matters
This partnership expands access to culture and creative careers for students from underrepresented backgrounds through mentoring, workshops, and exhibition opportunities.
Terms in This Story
- Bentley Foundation
- The charitable arm of Bentley Motors, focused on environmental and educational initiatives.
- National Portrait Gallery
- A London art gallery that houses portraits of historically important and famous British people.
- Photo Portrait Now
- A higher education photography program by the National Portrait Gallery.
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