An educational and fun 14-day adults’ introduction to portraiture.
From Mauboy to Blanchett, Teo to Bradman, Namatjira to Winton – these mini-movies showcase the creative collaboration between portrait artists and their subjects.
From punchy short pieces to longer form leanings, it's the place to come for a frequent fix of the world's most accessible art form.
With the keen vision and bold idealism of young people an ever-inspiring antidote to the world’s ills, we are seeking entries to an exciting new venture.
Explore the exhibitions of the last 20 years at the National Portrait Gallery.
Published quarterly, Portrait is the preeminent journal of Australian and international portraiture.
A suite of learning resources for families or teachers – portraiture, history, art, biography, civics & citizenship; we’ve got it covered!
An interactive app encouraging children to take the lead and independently explore the virtual Portrait Gallery. Great for families or teachers to use as a remote learning tool.
Explore portraiture and come face to face with Australian identity, history, culture, creativity and diversity.
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