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Benjamin Law, Serena Bentley, Leigh Robb

Judges statements

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The judges for the National Photographic Portrait Prize 2025 are Benjamin Law, Serena Bentley and Leigh Robb.

Art Handlers standing with their selected winning photograph

Art handler's Award

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George Fetting was selected for the Art Handlers’ Award for his portrait Antonio Intili – Sartoria (Tailor Shop) #1.

Angela Tiatia

Angela Tiatia

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Angela Tiatia on her video work Hibiscus rosa sinensis included in the In Bloom exhibition.

CommBank Matildas Clare Wheeler, Courtney Nevin, Teagan Micah, Clare Hunt, artist Angela Tiatia and National Portrait Gallery Director Bree Pickering.

National Portrait Gallery commissions major new video portrait of the CommBank Matildas FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Squad

CommBank Matildas players Clare Hunt, Clare Wheeler, Courtney Nevin and Teagan Micah joined National Portrait Gallery Director Bree Pickering today to announce a major new video portrait of all 23 players from the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Final Squad.

CommBank Matildas Clare Wheeler, Courtney Nevin, Teagan Micah, Clare Hunt, artist Angela Tiatia and National Portrait Gallery Director Bree Pickering.

New portrait coming soon

The Portrait Gallery is excited to announce an upcoming portrait of the CommBank Matildas FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Squad.

Children crafting with scissors

Holiday Care Programs

For care groups - bring your holiday group to the Gallery for a memorable experience.

Men In This Town 04

2025 Annual Appeal

The Gallery thanks you for your generosity toward the acquisition of Men In This Town 04 by Atong Atem. We would be grateful for any support toward the acquisition of future works.

Funny face portraits with Thom Roberts

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The Immersive World of Thom Roberts

Follow Thom’s steps to make funny face portraits!

Thom Roberts learning resource PDF

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The Immersive World of Thom Roberts

Explore Thom Roberts' portraiture techniques and ignite your creativity with hands-on activities.

Thom Roberts with Burt the Oscar Train 2017 and cushion cover

The Immersive World of Thom Roberts

Learning resources

Explore Thom Roberts' portraiture techniques and ignite your creativity with hands-on activities and follow Thom’s steps to make funny face portraits!

Sensory Kit

Sensory Kits

Does a young person in your life need additional support to feel at ease in a public space? Our sensory-friendly kits were developed in collaboration with Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia) and are free to borrow during your visit.

Costa Georgiadis and Director Bree Pickering at the announcement of The People’s Portrait.

Costa Georgiadis wins the National Portrait Gallery’s People’s Portrait

In 2024, the National Portrait Gallery took the extraordinary step of inviting the Australian public to choose the subject of its next commission. Twenty-five years after the Gallery’s first commission – the iconic Nick Cave by Howard Arkley – and nearly 90 commissions later, the people of Australia were invited to make their voice heard. Who did the public most want to see represented in their National Portrait Gallery?

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Onsite education programs

Thom Roberts with Burt the Oscar Train 2017 and cushion cover

The Immersive World of Thom Roberts

12 April – 20 July 2025

The first solo exhibition for this multidisciplinary, contemporary Australian artist, The Immersive World of Thom Roberts opens at the National Portrait Gallery on 12 April.

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Online education programs

Can’t find the program and/or time you want? The Gallery can run additional programs by request on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:15am, 10:30am and 2:00pm.

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Submission guidelines

My Awesome Australian

Read the full requirements for My Awesome Australian.

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