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In Conversation

Courtney Act and Paul Yore

Saturday 24 October 2026
5:30 – 7:00pm AEDT
Courtney Act wears Romance Was Born x Paul Yore AW 2023 collection ‘Stronger Together’. Photographer: Georges Antoni
Artist Paul Yore.  Photographer: Chris Crerar
1 Courtney Act wears Romance Was Born x Paul Yore AW 2023 collection ‘Stronger Together’. Photographer: Georges Antoni. 2 Artist Paul Yore. Photographer: Chris Crerar.

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$27 / $25 concession / $19 Circle of Friends
Ticket includes drink on arrival.

Join the Circle of Friends to take advantage of cheaper prices. See our concession and discount policy for more information on ticket availability.

Join drag queen, singer and television personality Courtney Act in conversation with artist Paul Yore as they discuss their new portrait. Facilitated by Gallery Director Bree Pickering, this special event offers insight into the creation of Yore’s intricate work and explores the shared experiences that brought artist and subject together.

Following the conversation, guests are invited to view the commissioned portrait and enjoy after-hours access to the Gallery.

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This program is wheelchair accessible.

For access support or other ways to book please email [email protected] or phone 02 6102 7070 prior to your visit.

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The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders past and present. We respectfully advise that this site includes works by, images of, names of, voices of and references to deceased people.

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