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L. Gordon Darling AC CMG
31 August 2015
Archived media releases 2015
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.
Uncommon Australians
The vision of Gordon and Marilyn Darling
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Sarah Engledow writes about Gordon and Marilyn Darling and their support for the National Portrait Gallery throughout its evolution.
Gordon and Marilyn Darling interview
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Gordon and Marilyn Darling talk about the origins of the National Portrait Gallery and some of their favourite portraits.
Gordon Darling Hall
Spaces
Just inside the entrance, the Hall has a soaring ceiling and plenty of natural light.
Adam Ferguson
Vox pops
The portrait I made is of a woman called Olha and she works for Ukrainian Railways.
Art Handler's Award 2022
Jess & Jacob
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The Art Handlers' Award for 2022 went to Cordy in the Clouds, 2021 by Adam Haddrick.
Cocktail reception
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We can provide a stunning, sophisticated space for your cocktail reception.
Honour board
Support your Portrait Gallery
The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges and thanks all its supporters.
Resilience
Indigenous leadership
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Galarrwuy Yunupingu, Neville Bonner, Lowitja O'Donoghue, Mandawuy Yunupingu and Adam Goodes
Statement from Mr Angus Trumble
30 April 2015
Archived media releases 2015
Today, Mr Angus Trumble, Director of the National Portrait Gallery, expanded on his reasons for removing the photographic portrait of Indonesian President Joko Widodo from exhibition.
Lunch or dinner
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Along with a meal in an elegant space, your guests may also enjoy portraits of notable Australians.
Wedding
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Allow us to paint the possibilities of your wedding reception.
Darling Portrait Prize
Prizes and awards
The Darling Portrait Prize is a biennial 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.
2021 Annual Appeal
Annual Appeal
In 2021 the Annual Appeal was focussed on Peter Brew-Bevan's portraits of athletes Turia Pitt, Leisel Jones OAM and Ellie Cole OAM.
Annual Appeal
Listed by year
Honour board
Opportunities for support
Support your Portrait Gallery
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.