The Chairman, Board, Director and all the Staff of the National Portrait Gallery mourn the loss of our Founding Patron, who died peacefully in Melbourne this morning. He was 94.
Sarah Engledow writes about Gordon and Marilyn Darling and their support for the National Portrait Gallery throughout its evolution.
Gordon and Marilyn Darling talk about the origins of the National Portrait Gallery and some of their favourite portraits.
Just inside the entrance, the Hall has a soaring ceiling and plenty of natural light.
We can provide a stunning, sophisticated space for your cocktail reception.
The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges and thanks all its supporters.
The Darling Portrait Prize is a national prize for Australian portrait painting honouring the legacy of Mr L Gordon Darling AC CMG (1921-2015), who was instrumental in establishing the National Portrait Gallery of Australia. The winner receives a cash prize of $75,000.
Along with a meal in an elegant space, your guests may also enjoy portraits of notable Australians.
Allow us to paint the possibilities of your wedding reception.
The National Portrait Gallery is thrilled to announce the establishment of a new national portrait painting prize, to be known as the National Portrait Gallery’s Darling Portrait Prize.
Donations of all sizes play a vital role in supporting the development of the collection, exhibitions, access and learning programs, and resources in print and online.
The eastern side of the Terrace Room is perfect for a breakfast or lunch, workshop or planning day.
The western side of the Terrace Room is perfect for a breakfast or lunch, a workshop or planning day.
The National Portrait Gallery today announced finalists for the inaugural Darling Portrait Prize, a national new $75,000 prize for Australian portrait painting, and released selected images from the final prize pool for the popular National Photography Portrait Prize.
The Terrace Room opens onto a north facing, outdoor heated terrace with lovely views.
Chairman Sid Myer AM, Ross Adler AC, Tim Bednall, Jillian Broadbent AC, Marilyn Darling AC, Tim Fairfax AC, Penny Fowler, John Liangis, Dr Helen Nugent AO and Nigel Satterley AM.
