Exhibitions to events, live-streaming to apps. We always have interesting, intriguing and fun programs for you to enjoy in the Gallery or delivered to wherever you are! Check out what’s coming up below, and plan your visit.
Browse the full list of portraits from the collection that are on view now.
Once upon a time, in a not-so-faraway land, there was a Gallery that decided to commission a portrait of Andy Griffiths!
Celebrate the fashion icon in a playful display of more than 100 collection works and select loans. Meet significant Australians in their finest from Johnny O’Keefe, Sherbet and Nicole Kidman to influential judges, politicians, entrepreneurs and scientists.
Congratulations to Jasmine Lancaster Merton who won season 2 of Portrait Artist of the Year!
National treasure, Tina Arena AM, is set to celebrate a remarkable 50 years in the music industry. In honour of her dedication, talent and incredible achievements, the National Portrait Gallery has commissioned a new portrait by renowned fashion photographer Georges Antoni.
View all our upcoming online events, or explore our on-demand archive to catch up, listen in, binge or do a workshop from wherever you are whenever you want!
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