The most outstanding portrait will receive $30,000 cash. Entries close at midnight (AEDT) on Tuesday 2 March 2021. Enter now!
Now in its fourteenth year, the prize is an annual favourite for audiences, drawing captivating photographic portraiture from Australia's professional and aspiring visual artists, and providing a diverse national image in composite.
Celebrate the people, places and sounds of Australian pub rock and its enduring impact on our nation’s identity.
Revealing the backstories behind our collection, featuring interviews, working drawings, scrapbooks, sketches and artists’ studio footage.
Lust and longing, drama and devotion, seduction and scandal! Delve into an enticing array of tales of the heart.
We’re thrilled to welcome you back to the Gallery! Book in for one of our hourly sessions (the permanent collection is not yet open). Find out how to get to the NPG, where to park, accessibility options and more.
The café is open 9:00am until 3:30pm.
The Curatoreum is open 10:00am until 5:00pm.
Our growing collection consists of representations of individuals who have influenced or contributed to the shaping of Australia as a nation and a society.
Mini-movies, massive stories, portrait courses and digital resources—from ours to yours, take portraiture indoors!
Bookings and programs for educators, education tour companies and school groups. More information
Can't make it to Canberra? Let the National Portrait Gallery come to you! More information
A brand new interactive Gallery experience for children with each other and our portraits. More information
Published quarterly, Portrait is the preeminent journal of Australian and international portraiture. Articles from previous issues are available online to read in full.
The print version of Portrait is available from The Curatoreum, or to receive it free, join our Circle of Friends.
We depend on your support to keep creating our programs, exhibitions, publications and building the portrait collection.
We are indebted to the generous individuals, foundations and corporations who have helped thus far. See how you can help.
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