Corporate Policies and Information

The purpose of the National Portrait Gallery is to increase the understanding and appreciation of the Australian people – their identity, history, creativity and culture – through portraiture. 

Please find below a list of corporate policies and information about the Gallery.  For further information on any of the policy documents please contact the Assistant Director, Business & Operations, Ruth Patterson on (02) 6102 7005 or

National Portrait Gallery Corporate Plan 2008-2011

Collection Development Policy

Charter of Operations

Donor Recognition Policy

Integrated Pest Management Policy

OH&S Commitment Statement

Contractor Safety SOP

Air Quality Management Plan

Australian Indigenous Art Charter Principles for Publicly Funded Collecting Institutions

Image: courtesy of Brett Boardman