Join best-selling children’s author Andy Griffiths to celebrate the launch of his new portrait by artist Ronnie van Hout. Be prepared to laugh your head off with Andy’s interactive session and explore his portrait through playful talks and family tours.
Drop into the Holiday Space these school holidays to explore endless possibilities by bringing creative ideas to life.
The National Photographic Portrait Prize 2026 marks the end of one of the Gallery’s longest-running exhibitions.
Explore how artists use light and shadow to emphasise the sitter and communicate meaning.
Discover the way artists reflect identity through portraiture.
Consider the significance of place when telling someone’s story.
Explore how process becomes part of a portrait’s story.
Discover how artists use photography to explore their imagination.
This resource is designed to help secondary teachers create learning experiences that engage students with the artists, sitters, themes and stories of the exhibition.
Season 2 of ABC’s hit series Portrait Artist of the Year is here! See artists at work over eight episodes as 54 contestants vie for the opportunity to have their work hang at the National Portrait Gallery!
Once upon a time, in a not-so-faraway land, there was a Gallery that decided to commission a portrait of Andy Griffiths!
To celebrate the remarkable photography and thank the community of artists, supporters and visitors who have cherished this prize over the years, the Gallery has curated a retrospective alongside the 2026 finalists' exhibition.
The Curator will work with the exhibitions and registration team in the development and delivery of exhibitions and programs across the Gallery’s programming areas, including onsite, touring and online; contribute to the development and care of the collection; and liaise with and build strong relationships with key stakeholders, locally and across Australia.
For parents and playgroups with children 0 to 4 years - connect, play and create together.
Join the National Portrait Gallery for a special National Science Week online session designed for Years 4–8, where art, history and hands-on science experiments come together.
Draw while listening to members of contemporary jazz ensemble, Bella Groove, as they perform a variety of music from catchy rhythms to thought‑provoking ballads.
