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Flying over Indulkana, 2022 Kaylene Whiskey

Super Kaylene Whiskey

Upcoming exhibition

Super Kaylene Whiskey celebrates one of Australia’s leading contemporary artists, proud Yankunytjatjara woman Kaylene Whiskey.

Spring Family Day

With Costa Georgiadis

Event, Saturday 27 September

Celebrate the unveiling of our new portrait of landscape architect, environmental educator and TV host Costa Georgiadis!

Plant swap: bring a plant, take a plant!

Spring Family Day

Event, Saturday 27 September

Whether you’re a seasoned plant parent or just starting your indoor jungle, this is your chance to green up your home.

Virtual Highlight Tour

Moments of Change

Event, Tuesday 23 September

Join Learning Facilitator, Nicole, as she explores early 20th century Australia through portraiture, reflecting on the moments changing the nation.

Virtual Highlight Tour

Is this Halloween?

Event, Tuesday 28 October

Join Sophia, Education Delivery Officer, as she explores how portraits of Australians in the film industry provide insights into the nation’s growing interest in Halloween.

Virtual Highlight Tour

Beneath the Surface

Event, Tuesday 14 October

Join Samantha, as she peels back the layers of paint within a selection of portraits. Uncover how artists influence light, hue and texture to illuminate the lives of their sitters.

Virtual Highlight Tour

Portraits in Colour

Event, Tuesday 7 October

Celebrate World Sight Day and discover some of our most colourful portraits from the collection brought to life through audio description.

APS6 Program Coordinator

Applications close midnight 22 September 2025

Employment opportunities

The Gallery seeks a skilled and motivated professional to lead the development and delivery of innovative learning and public engagement programs that reflect the Gallery’s commitment to creativity, inclusivity, and audience connection.

Tina Arena

Current exhibition

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.

Virtual Highlight Tour

Guiding Beginnings

Event, Tuesday 21 October

Join Learning Facilitator, Sally, as we look at portraits in the collection that honour the incredible work of childhood educators.

Two people viewing artworks in the In Bloom exhibition

Guided tour

In Bloom: Famous faces and florals

Event, Daily until Sunday 30 November

Led by knowledgeable guides, our tours are conversational, friendly and informative.

Individuation - Persona, 2024 Michael Cook

National Photographic Portrait Prize 2025

Secondary teachers resource

Learning resources

The portraits in this resource have been chosen to prompt discussion, critical reflection and creative responses from students in secondary years.

National Photographic Portrait Prize 2025

Primary teachers resource

Learning resources

The portraits in this resource have been chosen to spark discussion, encourage exploration and invite creativity for students in Years 3–6.

Parents and children walking into the Gallery

Portrait Play

Connecting with Costa

Event, Saturday 27 September

Explore Rob McHaffie’s portrait of Costa up close during Spring Family Day. Join Gallery staff on an interactive family tour to learn more about the portrait through playful movement, conversation and artmaking.

Rebecca Blake leading a tour in the National Photographic Portrait Prize 2025 exhibition

Virtual Highlight Tour

Curator Intro: NPPP2025

Event, Tuesday 9 September

Join exhibition curator Rebecca Blake for an introduction to National Photographic Portrait Prize 2025, as she explores the key themes, ideas and preparation process behind the exhibition.

Presenters from the National Portrait Gallery and Questacon presenter with strawberries on a table

Scientist Portraits: Story and Spectacle

Science & Visual Arts (youth)

Event, Available until 30 June 2026

Join us for an engaging 1 hour On Demand session in collaboration with Questacon for National Science Week 2025. For students aged 11 to 16.

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