Photography is the dominant portrait medium of our time. The National Photographic Portrait Prize is an important aspect of the National Portrait Gallery’s exhibition program, reflecting the distinctive vision of Australia’s aspiring and professional portrait photographers and the unique nature of their subjects. Each year the winner of the most outstanding photographic portrait receives $30,000 from the Gallery.
The exhibition tour is anticipated to be supported by the National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program, an Australian Government program aiming to improve access to the national collections for all Australians.
DATES
The exhibition is first displayed at the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra 2025.
AVAILABLE TOUR DATES
Slots available from November 2025 to January 2026.
NUMBER OF WORKS
Approximately 33 works of art.
SIZE
Approximately 80–90 running metres.
TOUR MANUAL
An electronic tour manual will be provided to the host venue with all material required for promotion and advertising, including all logos, logo-use and acknowledgment specifications, promotional images, an invitation DL design, exhibition checklist and captions, and more.
SUPPORT
A National Portrait Gallery representative will courier the exhibition to each venue and will provide support with unpacking, condition reporting and installation of the exhibition. In addition, a Portrait Gallery staff member will also be available for the opening of the exhibition.
SIGNAGE/WALL LABELS
The tour will include physical introductory signage, wall text and labels. An artwork for a vinyl title wall can be supplied if required.
FEE
$6000 (GST exclusive). This fee includes all freight and courier costs and is anticipated to be subsidised by support from the National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Rose Mackie
Senior Exhibitions Coordinator
E: touring@npg.gov.au
T: +61 2 6102 7076
M: 0405 514 957
