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Art Cart

Drop into the Gallery for free artmaking activities inspired by the exhibition In Bloom.

Winter Family Space

Drop into the family space these school holidays for free creative activities to enjoy together.

Portrait Play

Celebrate NAIDOC Week this winter with Portrait Play, a gentle and creative program for families and young children.

Portrait Play: Auslan interpreted

Celebrate NAIDOC Week this winter with Portrait Play, a gentle and creative program for families and young children with Auslan interpretation.

Little Faces

Do we have a treat for the smaller humans in your life! Little Faces is for babies and toddlers (with their grown up) to play, sing and have fun discovering a portrait together.

Art. Make. Create.

Join us for our annual family day inspired by our bold and dynamic exhibition The Immersive World of Thom Roberts.

National Portrait Gallery commissions major new video portrait of the CommBank Matildas FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Squad

CommBank Matildas players Clare Hunt, Clare Wheeler, Courtney Nevin and Teagan Micah joined National Portrait Gallery Director Bree Pickering today to announce a major new video portrait of all 23 players from the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Final Squad.

New portrait coming soon

The Portrait Gallery is excited to announce an upcoming portrait of the CommBank Matildas FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Squad.

Art cart

Drop into the Gallery any time for free creative activities inspired by artist Thom Roberts and his exhibition, The Immersive World of Thom Roberts.

Icons Syndicate

Alison Alder

One of Australia’s preeminent printmakers, Alison Alder explores social and political issues through her art practice from her studio in Mongarlowe on Yuin Country.

Philanthropy Australia names Tim Fairfax as Australia’s 2021 Leading Philanthropist

Australian philanthropy’s highest honour, the Leading Philanthropist Award, was awarded to Tim Fairfax AC for his significant and enduring contributions to rural and regional Australia, as well as his passionate support and advocacy for organisations involved in education, arts and culture.

Flash mob

Sarah Engledow trains her exacting lens on the nine photographs from 20/20.

A free family festival to celebrate spring and Children’s Week

Wake from your winter hibernation to celebrate Children’s Week and Canberra’s spring season at the National Portrait Gallery’s free Spring Festival.

Portrait stories

The National Portrait Gallery interviewed the 20/20 artists and subjects throughout the commissioning journey. Browse these Portrait Stories to get insights into the incredible achievements of the subjects and the creation of their portraits.

Tan Le

Tech entrepreneur Tan Le and photographer John Tsiavis.