The collection display includes a wide selection of portraits that tell extraordinary stories of encounter, exploration, independence, individuality and achievement in Australia. Visitors to the Gallery can follow the development of portraiture from oil painting to digital media.

Celebrate the Gallery’s 20th birthday summer with Electric! Portraits that pop! The collection exhibition features a mix of bright, bold and colourful paintings, prints and photographs, and buoyant video portraits.

Drawn from the NPG’s burgeoning collection of cartes de visite, Carte-o-mania! celebrates the wit, style and substance of the pocket-sized portraits that were taken and collected like crazy in post-goldrush Australia.

The exhibition is selected from a national field of entries, reflecting the distinctive vision of Australia's aspiring and professional portrait photographers and the unique nature of their subjects.

Featuring striking photographic portraits of contemporary figures from the National Portrait Gallery collection, The Look is an aesthetic treat with a lashing of je ne sais quoi.

Seventeen of Australia’s thirty prime ministers to date are represented in the contrasting sizes, moods and mediums of these portraits.

The collection display includes a wide selection of portraits that tell extraordinary stories of encounter, exploration, independence, individuality and achievement in Australia. Visitors to the Gallery can follow the development of portraiture from oil painting to digital media.

This exhibition showcases sixty years of the Vogue Australia archive together with a special tribute to some remarkable Australian women who have featured in the pages of Vogue, and includes iconic portraits of Kylie Minogue and Elle Macpherson, among others.

Eye to Eye is a summer Portrait Gallery Collection remix arranged by degree of eye contact – from turned away with eyes closed all the way through to right-back-at-you – as we explore artists’ and subjects’ choices around the direction of the gaze.

The Darling Prize is a new annual prize for Australian portrait painters, painting Australian sitters. The winner receives a cash prize of $75,000.

The exhibition is selected from a national field of entries, reflecting the distinctive vision of Australia's aspiring and professional portrait photographers and the unique nature of their subjects. The winner will be announced at the opening of the exhibition.

Experience the very best new portrait paintings and photographs from across Australia.

Using ochres collected on her country in Western Australia’s East Kimberley, Shirley Purdie’s self-portrait is a kaleidoscope of traditional Gija stories and Ngarranggarni (Dreaming) passed down to her.

Portraits of some of the world’s best-known couples from the sixteenth century through to the present day – from John Donne, King Charles II and his mistress Barbara Palmer, Venetia Digby, Oscar Wilde and Lord Alfred Bruce Douglas, to John Lennon and Yoko Ono, and David and Victoria Beckham.

Take a 45 minute tour of the Portrait Gallery exploring the collection and the building.

Led by 20/20 portrait artist Andrew Bonneau, this two-day workshop follows the process of painting a single portrait from life, focusing on accurate observation of the model and the analysis of light, form, tone and colour.

Featuring the glorious sounds of the Clarion vocal ensemble, directed by Tobias Cole.

Featuring the glorious sounds of the Clarion vocal ensemble, directed by Tobias Cole.

Interactive tour for people living with dementia and their carer.

Dr Christopher Chapman, NPG Senior Curator and NPPP judge leads an open discussion to explore different perspectives raised by the exhibition.

Draw while listening to music. All materials provided; for all ages and abilities.

Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) is an inquiry-based approach to experiencing art through careful, close looking and questioning, empowering students to discuss art based on what they can see in an artwork. TQI 2019 ACT Accredited Program.

Featuring the glorious sounds of the Clarion vocal ensemble, directed by Tobias Cole.

Featuring the glorious sounds of the Clarion vocal ensemble, directed by Tobias Cole.

Little children and their carer join a Learning Facilitator for playful activities in the galleries.

Have you joined the Circle of Friends in the past months? You are invited to meet the Membership Coordinator and join an introductory tour of the Gallery.

Little children and their carer join a Learning Facilitator for playful activities in the galleries.

Little children and their carer join a Learning Facilitator for playful activities in the galleries.

Little children and their carer join a Learning Facilitator for playful activities in the galleries.

Celebrate International Women’s Day with Virginia Haussegger, who will discuss her journey as journalist and women’s advocate. Followed by a Q&A session.

本馆邀约刘安蓁 (Annette An-Jen Liu) 以中文为您导览，介绍本馆历史背景，还带您观赏馆内精心挑选过的肖像画作品。

The Canberra Symphony Orchestra presents The Power of One, the first of two concerts coinciding with Portrait Gallery exhibitions.

The Portrait Gallery is one of the venues for the BOLD Festival, which celebrates the legacy of dance in all cultures and is a platform for the work of older practising artists.

Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) is an inquiry-based approach to experiencing art through careful, close looking and questioning, empowering students to discuss art based on what they can see in an artwork. TQI 2019 ACT Accredited Program.

Interactive tour for people living with dementia and their carer.

Draw while listening to music. All materials provided; all ages and abilities.

Join us at the 2019 Circle of Friends Autumn Dinner with guest speaker art historian, and curator Dr Gerard Vaughan AM.

Journeys, farewells and loss, and partings both temporary and permanent. I Progetti Chamber Choir presents music from the Renaissance to the present day.

Free activities for families to enjoy together. Create a #deadlyselfie with ‘Mirawarri’, a Walpiri Indigenous selfie and digital image-making app developed by the Warnayaka Art Centre with Gretta Louw and Sneakaway Studio.

Little children and their carer join a Learning Facilitator for playful activities in the galleries.

Have you joined the Circle of Friends in the past months? You are invited to meet the Membership Coordinator and join an introductory tour of the Gallery.

Little children and their carer join a Learning Facilitator for playful activities in the galleries.

Little children and their carer join a Learning Facilitator for playful activities in the galleries.

Little children and their carer join a Learning Facilitator for playful activities in the galleries.

Featuring the glorious sounds of the Clarion vocal ensemble, directed by Tobias Cole.

Slow Art Day is a global event with a simple mission – to get more people to discover the joy of art. Take a long look at selected portraits in the collection and then meet to share your thoughts.

Featuring the glorious sounds of the Clarion vocal ensemble, directed by Tobias Cole.

What would the Gallery’s portraits share if they could talk? The Walls That Talk is an alluring experience that explores the Gallery as both an art collection and collection of stories.

What would the Gallery’s portraits share if they could talk? The Walls That Talk is an alluring experience that explores the Gallery as both an art collection and collection of stories.

本馆邀约刘安蓁 (Annette An-Jen Liu) 以中文为您导览，介绍本馆历史背景，还带您观赏馆内精心挑选过的肖像画作品。

What would the Gallery’s portraits share if they could talk? The Walls That Talk is an alluring experience that explores the Gallery as both an art collection and collection of stories.

Discover the Gallery’s portraits through an exploratory sound workshop, using unusual instruments and found objects. Suitable for children aged 8 – 12 years.

Listen to the story Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge by Mem Fox, illustrated by Julie Vivas, and create your own visual response.

Draw while listening to music. All materials provided; all ages and abilities.

Meet for slow looking and sketching at selected public art portraits, facilitated by members of the National Portrait Gallery Access and Learning team.

Join us virtually on a live highlights tour, from the comfort of your own home. Ask questions, see the collection, and hear some of the stories behind the portraits.

Little children and their parent/carer are invited to join a Learning Facilitator for playful activities. Over winter, we will visit the National Museum of Australia and look at Minyma Punu Kungkarangkalpa (Seven Sisters Tree Women), by the Tjampi Desert Weavers. There will be singing, movement and drawing.

Little children and their parent/carer are invited to join a Learning Facilitator for playful activities. Over winter, we will visit the National Museum of Australia and look at Minyma Punu Kungkarangkalpa (Seven Sisters Tree Women), by the Tjampi Desert Weavers. There will be singing, movement and drawing.

Meet for slow looking and sketching at selected public art portraits, facilitated by members of the National Portrait Gallery Access and Learning team.

The National Portrait Gallery is delighted to collaborate with Manning Clark House to present an afternoon at the home of Manning and Dymphna Clark.

NAIDOC week celebrations, 2019 - Celebrating and responding to lived experiences of our First Peoples through portraiture.

Join us virtually on a live highlights tour, from the comfort of your own home. Ask questions, see the collection, and hear some of the stories behind the portraits.

New Director Karen Quinlan will expand upon her vision for the Gallery and talk about the institution’s next decade, its third.

NAIDOC week celebrations, 2019 - Celebrating and responding to lived experiences of our First Peoples through portraiture.

Little children and their parent/carer are invited to join a Learning Facilitator for playful activities. Over winter, we will visit the National Museum of Australia and look at Minyma Punu Kungkarangkalpa (Seven Sisters Tree Women), by the Tjampi Desert Weavers. There will be singing, movement and drawing.

Little children and their parent/carer are invited to join a Learning Facilitator for playful activities. Over winter, we will visit the National Museum of Australia and look at Minyma Punu Kungkarangkalpa (Seven Sisters Tree Women), by the Tjampi Desert Weavers. There will be singing, movement and drawing.

Rug up and join us for a pop-up story time at Old Parliament House. Listen to the story My Tree and Me by Jo Witek and create your own visual response.

Meet for slow looking and sketching at selected public art portraits, facilitated by members of the National Portrait Gallery Access and Learning team.

Join us virtually on a live highlights tour, from the comfort of your own home. Ask questions, see the collection, and hear some of the stories behind the portraits.

Join us on a fabulous day trip to the Art Gallery of NSW, where everything is taken care of for you. View the Archibald, Wynn & Sulman prizes and take the tour

Join us virtually on a live highlights tour, from the comfort of your own home. Ask questions, see the collection, and hear some of the stories behind the portraits.

Meet for slow looking and sketching at selected public art portraits, facilitated by members of the National Portrait Gallery Access and Learning team.

Join us virtually on a live highlights tour, from the comfort of your own home. Ask questions, see the collection, and hear some of the stories behind the portraits.

Take a 45 minute tour of the Portrait Gallery exploring the collection and the building.

Come and join us for a weekend of celebratory activity as we throw open our doors after some cosmetic surgery!

Marking International Day of Peace, Tobias Cole leads a celebration of singing, featuring children and young adults from Turner Trebles, Canberra Children’s Choir, Lyneham High Voices, Vocal Fry and ANU Chamber Choir.

Little children and their parent/carer are invited to join a Learning Facilitator for playful activities. There will be singing, movement and drawing.

Little children and their parent/carer are invited to join a Learning Facilitator for playful activities. There will be singing, movement and drawing.

Fun, free activities for families, inspired by fashion from the NPG collection.

Become a Portrait Detective and join us to explore the portraits through drawing and creative activity in the galleries.

Have you joined the Circle of Friends in the past months? You are invited to meet the Membership Coordinator and join an introductory tour of the Gallery.

Join us for an evening of cabaret with the extraordinary Paul Capsis at this 18+ event. Check out The Look afterhours, as well as the general collection, while music drifts through the galleries, then grab a beverage and enjoy the show.

Hannah Quinlivan's latest artwork fresh from Sydney Contemporary.

Featuring the glorious sounds of the Clarion vocal ensemble, directed by Tobias Cole.

Become a Portrait Detective and join us to explore the portraits through drawing and creative activity in the galleries.

Join us virtually on a live highlights tour, from the comfort of your own home. Ask questions, see the collection, and hear some of the stories behind the portraits.

As a special welcome back to the Gallery for our members, we invite you to join us for an introduction from Karen Quinlan, exclusive viewing and a celebratory drink.

Listen to the story Picasso’s Trousers by Nicholas Allan and design and create your own visual response.

Celebrating fashion as important expressive medium, the Australian Dance Party challenge the conveyor belt industry driven by economics, advertising and disposability, to contemplate a different kind of ‘vogue’

We are keeping our doors open late for a sassy spring soirée. Featuring Aphir, Peach Lane and The Australian Dance Party.

Exhibition ticket requried.

Celebrating fashion as important expressive medium, the Australian Dance Party challenge the conveyor belt industry driven by economics, advertising and disposability, to contemplate a different kind of ‘vogue’

Little children and their parent/carer are invited to join a Learning Facilitator for playful activities. There will be singing, movement and drawing.

Little children and their parent/carer are invited to join a Learning Facilitator for playful activities. There will be singing, movement and drawing.

We are keeping our doors open late for a sassy spring soirée. Featuring Mia Sorlie and Dana spinning the decks.

Poets in residence, featuring readings commissioned for the festival, followed by a broad-ranging discussion touching on poetic journeys, influences, inspirations and ideas.

A recital of joyous and uplifting music from Canberra-based musicians aged 10 to 17.

Poets in residence, featuring readings commissioned for the festival, followed by a broad-ranging discussion touching on poetic journeys, influences, inspirations and ideas.

We are keeping our doors open late for a sassy spring soirée. Featuring Hope Wilkins, Adriana+Bianca and Kim Yang.

Four LGBTIQ+ choirs from across Australasia will perform throughout the afternoon in the beautiful acoustics of the Gordon Darling Hall.

The fabulous Charlotte Smith, owner of The Darnell Collection and author of One Enchanted Evening, Dreaming of Dior and Dreaming of Chanel, shares her love of vintage fashion.

Led by Oboist Diana Doherty, this concert showcases the finest new wind music Australia has to offer, culminating in a collaborative performance for oboe and the sound of waterfalls played through your smartphone.

We are keeping our doors open late for a sassy spring soirée. Featuring Neko Pink, LIV LI and Shoeb Ahmad.

Get all sock ‘n’ soul at our free Spring Festival. Balinese puppeteers, The Super Funky Artists, will lead a creative workshop using recycled materials. There will be performance, music, tours and lots of fun activities throughout the day to inspire imagination.

Little children and their parent/carer are invited to join a Learning Facilitator for playful activities. There will be singing, movement and drawing.

Little children and their parent/carer are invited to join a Learning Facilitator for playful activities. There will be singing, movement and drawing.

Little children and their parent/carer are invited to join a Learning Facilitator for playful activities. There will be singing, movement and drawing.

Little children and their parent/carer are invited to join a Learning Facilitator for playful activities. There will be singing, movement and drawing.

Explore Commonwealth Park on a guided walking tour and discover the history and special importance of works of art located in the gardens.

Featuring the glorious sounds of the Clarion vocal ensemble, directed by Tobias Cole.

The Undercurrent Design Market is on again! This popular weekend showcases an array of contemporary, leading edge Australian-made design treats and just in time for Christmas.

The Undercurrent Design Market is on again! This popular weekend showcases an array of contemporary, leading edge Australian-made design treats and just in time for Christmas.

The Beginner Practicum focuses on developing VTS facilitation skills through presentation of the basic theoretical tenets of VTS and opportunities to practice with group coaching.

Spring in for conversation, drinks and canapés with Director Karen Quinlan and guest speaker, avid gardener and visionary artist, Bill Henson.

The National Portrait Gallery is proud to host part of Meeting Place 2019, Australia's leading forum on arts, culture and disability.

Little children and their parent/carer are invited to join a Learning Facilitator for playful activities. There will be singing, movement and drawing.

The National Portrait Gallery is proud to host part of Meeting Place 2019, Australia's leading forum on arts, culture and disability.

Have you joined the Circle of Friends in the past months? You are invited to meet the Membership Coordinator and join an introductory tour of the Gallery.

Little children and their parent/carer are invited to join a Learning Facilitator for playful activities. There will be singing, movement and drawing.

Little children and their parent/carer are invited to join a Learning Facilitator for playful activities. There will be singing, movement and drawing.

Little children and their parent/carer are invited to join a Learning Facilitator for playful activities. There will be singing, movement and drawing.

Put yourself in the picture with an Instagram filter created for @PortraitAu by artist Jess Herrington.

Take a 45 minute guided tour of the exhibition.

Let your spirits soar with Christmas carols by chamber choir Igitur Nos.

Featuring the glorious sounds of the Clarion vocal ensemble, directed by Tobias Cole.

Featuring the glorious sounds of the Clarion vocal ensemble, directed by Tobias Cole.

I Progetti Chamber Choir’s trademark Christmas selection of tunes beautiful yet little-known, interspersed with more familiar seasonal works.

Free activities inspired by the exhibition Eye to Eye for families to enjoy together.

Draw while listening to music. All materials provided; for all ages and abilities.

Become a PI - Portrait Investigator - and join us to explore the portraits through drawing and creative activity in the galleries.

Become a PI - Portrait Investigator - and join us to explore the portraits through drawing and creative activity in the galleries.

Become a PI - Portrait Investigator - and join us to explore the portraits through drawing and creative activity in the galleries.

Listen to the story Thelma The Unicorn by Aaron Blabey and create your own visual response

本馆邀约 刘沁洁 (Chin-Jie Melodie Liu) 以中文为您导览，介绍本馆历史背景，还带您观赏馆内精心挑选过的肖像画作品。

Become a PI - Portrait Investigator - and join us to explore the portraits through drawing and creative activity in the galleries.

Responding to the curatorial design of Eye to Eye, which encourages viewers to slow down and spend time looking, our learning facilitators are offering a slow looking and drawing programs in the exhibition.

Explore the main collection during our ‘quiet hours’ sessions, suitable for anyone who prefers a quieter visitor experience.

Become a PI - Portrait Investigator - and join us to explore the portraits through drawing and creative activity in the galleries.

Become a PI - Portrait Investigator - and join us to explore the portraits through drawing and creative activity in the galleries.

Experiment with colour combinations, breaking up colour and making it do different things in this workshop inspired by colourful portraits in the Gallery. Suitable for children aged 8 to 12 years.

Listen to the story Thelma The Unicorn by Aaron Blabey and create your own visual response

Join leading Australian artist Wendy Sharpe, as she discusses her interest in painting people, with particular reference to her bold, evocative portrait of Elena Kats-Chernin.

Little children and their parent/carer are invited to join a Learning Facilitator for playful activities. There will be singing, movement and drawing.

Have you joined the Circle of Friends in the past months? You are invited to meet the Membership Coordinator and join an introductory tour of the Gallery.

Little children and their parent/carer are invited to join a Learning Facilitator for playful activities. There will be singing, movement and drawing.

Little children and their parent/carer are invited to join a Learning Facilitator for playful activities. There will be singing, movement and drawing.

Have a long slow look at the new Eye to Eye exhibition, and join us for an exciting interactive discussion, quiz and Q&A with the curator and creative team.

Take a 45 minute tour of the exhibition.

Little children and their parent/carer are invited to join a Learning Facilitator for playful activities. There will be singing, movement and drawing.

Feature documentary exploring themes of race, identity and belonging through the remarkable and inspirational story of AFL legend Adam Goodes.

Responding to the curatorial design of Eye to Eye, which encourages viewers to slow down and spend time looking, our learning facilitators are offering a slow looking and drawing programs in the exhibition.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, our musical talent isn’t able to perform for this Sunday’s Drawn In program.

本馆邀约 刘沁洁 (Chin-Jie Melodie Liu) 以中文为您导览，介绍本馆历史背景，还带您观赏馆内精心挑选过的肖像画作品。

Explore virtual identities by making a simple augmented reality experience in this Digital Creator workshop led by artist Jess Herrington.

Little children and their parent/carer are invited to join a Learning Facilitator for playful activities. There will be singing, movement and drawing.

Have you joined the Circle of Friends in the past months? Meet our Membership Coordinator and join an introductory tour of the Gallery.

Little children and their parent/carer are invited to join a Learning Facilitator for playful activities. There will be singing, movement and drawing.

Ahead of International Women’s day, Shirley Purdie’s daughter Blandina Barney will share stories from her mother’s life as an Aboriginal woman.

The first concert in the Canberra Symphony Orchestra’s 2020 Australian Series presents the work of emerging and established Australian voices.

Join for us a discussion about this year’s NPPP 2020 exhibition and exploring powerful storytelling in photographic portraiture.

Renowned portrait photographer Gary Heery offers insights into creating an iconic image, developing works for exhibition, and navigating the interwoven worlds of art and commerce.

Ngunnawal/Wiradjuri elder, Dr Matilda House, about her photographic portrait.

Join Australian writer Bri Lee (author of the powerful Eggshell Skull) in discussion with author and journalist Caroline Baum about Lee’s new book, Beauty.

Join Penny Grist, NPG curator and NPPP judge in conversation with finalists Mike Bowers and Charles Tambiah.

Take a 60 minute tour of the collection.

Draw while listening to music. All materials provided; for all ages and abilities.

Explore the potential of the self-portrait with Kate Beynon, Daring Prize finalist, considering both physical and conceptual notions of identity.

I Progetti Chamber Choir presents a concert themed around the finding of hope in the depths of sorrow.

Little Faces is designed for babies and toddlers in the care of their grown up to play, sing along, and have fun discovering a portrait together.

Little Faces is designed for babies and toddlers in the care of their grown up to play, sing along, and have fun discovering a portrait together.

Free activities that explore ideas around self-portraits in the collection for families to enjoy together.

Join us to explore the portraits through creative activities focussed on how we express through our heads and hands.

In collaboration with the ANU Humanities Research Centre, the Portrait Gallery welcomes Ludmilla Jordanova, Professor of Visual Culture in the Department of History at Durham University, who will discuss the continuing importance of portraits and how we utilise them.

Explore the Portrait Gallery Collection during our ‘quiet hours’ sessions, suitable for anyone who prefers a quieter visitor experience.

Join us to explore the portraits through creative activities focussed on how we express through our heads and hands.

Listen to the story The Lost Thing by Shaun Tan and create your own visual response.

Let’s draw! Be inspired by the many styles in the Darling prize; experiment with drawing and create a portrait of your own. Led by Darling prize finalist Anthea da Silva.

Experiment with a range of drawing and painting styles with Darling Prize finalist Anthea da Silva.

Little Faces is designed for babies and toddlers in the care of their grown up to play, sing along, and have fun discovering a portrait together.

Little Faces is designed for babies and toddlers in the care of their grown up to play, sing along, and have fun discovering a portrait together.

Little Faces is designed for babies and toddlers in the care of their grown up to play, sing along, and have fun discovering a portrait together.

Little Faces is designed for babies and toddlers in the care of their grown up to play, sing along, and have fun discovering a portrait together.

Featuring the glorious sounds of the Clarion vocal ensemble, directed by Tobias Cole.

Draw while listening to music. All materials provided; for all ages and abilities.

Join us live online for a virtual tour of our galleries, from the comfort of your own home or from anywhere across Australia.

Highlights tours of the collection will focus on the stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the collection.

Faith Bandler (1993) and Bill Harney (2001)

Take a 45 minute tour of the Portrait Gallery exploring the collection and the building.