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Annual Appeal 2020

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We thank all those who contributed to our 2020 Annual Appeal toward this acquisition. This appeal has now closed.

Tim Winton, 2019 Sally Robinson
Tim Winton, 2019 Sally Robinson
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If you would like to talk further about supporting the Annual Appeal, please contact:

Jody Barnett
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E: Jody.Barnett@npg.gov.au

The Witching Hour - Elena Kats-Chernin
The Witching Hour - Elena Kats-Chernin
The Witching Hour - Elena Kats-Chernin
The Witching Hour - Elena Kats-Chernin

2019-20 Supporters

From 2019 to 2020 the Acquisition Fund was focussed on a large, vibrant portrait of Elena Kats-Chernin by Wendy Sharpe.
Rosie Batty
Rosie Batty
Rosie Batty
Rosie Batty

2017-19 Supporters

From 2017 to 2019 the Acquisition Fund was focussed on the commission of a stunning portrait of Rosie Batty by Nikki Toole.
Reg Richardson AM
Reg Richardson AM
Reg Richardson AM
Reg Richardson AM

2015-17 Supporters

From 2015 to 2017 the Acquisition Fund was focussed on Reg Richardson AM by Mitch Cairns, a finalist in the Archibald Prize 2014, and a great example of minimalist portraiture.
Chris Wallace-Crabbe
Chris Wallace-Crabbe
Chris Wallace-Crabbe
Chris Wallace-Crabbe

2014-15 Supporters

Kristin Headlam's portrait of Chris Wallace-Crabbe was acquired with the support of the Circle of Friends in 2014.
Portrait of Mrs Tom Roberts
Portrait of Mrs Tom Roberts
Portrait of Mrs Tom Roberts
Portrait of Mrs Tom Roberts

2013-14 Supporters

This 1910 portrait of Elizabeth Sarah (Lillie) Roberts by Tom Roberts was brought into the Gallery's collection with the assistance of the Acquisition Fund in 2013.
David Malouf
David Malouf
David Malouf
David Malouf

2012-13 Supporters

The Circle of Friends Acquisition Fund for 2012 was dedicated to purchasing a portrait of David Malouf by Rick Amor.
Kiong Lee - Portrait of Johnson Pilton Walker, Inside the National Portrait Gallery, Canberra, 25 Hours 31 minutes, 22-23rd of May 2009
Kiong Lee - Portrait of Johnson Pilton Walker, Inside the National Portrait Gallery, Canberra, 25 Hours 31 minutes, 22-23rd of May 2009
Kiong Lee - Portrait of Johnson Pilton Walker, Inside the National Portrait Gallery, Canberra, 25 Hours 31 minutes, 22-23rd of May 2009
Kiong Lee - Portrait of Johnson Pilton Walker, Inside the National Portrait Gallery, Canberra, 25 Hours 31 minutes, 22-23rd of May 2009

2009 Supporters

In 2009 the Circle of Friends contributed to acquiring a series of photographs taken inside the NPG by Ingvar Kenne.
Self portrait with Spots and Veins
Self portrait with Spots and Veins
Self portrait with Spots and Veins
Self portrait with Spots and Veins

2007 Supporters

Chris O'Doherty's self portrait was acquired in 2007 with the assistance of the Acquisition Fund.
Jørn Utzon
Jørn Utzon
Jørn Utzon
Jørn Utzon

2004 Supporters

Sydney Opera House architect Jørn Utzon was the subject of the 2004 Circle of Friends Acquisition Fund.
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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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