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National Photographic Portrait Prize 2025 exhibition display

National Photographic Portrait Prize 2026

Upcoming exhibition

The National Photographic Portrait Prize 2026 marks the end of one of the Gallery’s longest-running exhibitions.
James, Rebecca and Sam Mapu

Thread: Connecting Stories and Community

Upcoming exhibition

Thread: Connecting stories and community is an exhibition developed collaboratively between the National Portrait Gallery and Logan-based artists and community.
Children and parent in front of the portrait Dr Brown and Green Old Time Waltz

Little Faces

Event, Starts Wednesday 23 September

Join us for a playful morning together as we look at Harold Thornton’s portrait of Bob Brown, Dr Brown and Green Old Time Waltz. Explore forests, faces and feelings through sensory play, singing and making.
Children and parent in front of the portrait Dr Brown and Green Old Time Waltz

Little Faces

Event, Starts Wednesday 29 July

Join us for a playful morning together as we look at Harold Thornton’s portrait of Bob Brown, Dr Brown and Green Old Time Waltz. Explore forests, faces and feelings through sensory play, singing and making.
Children and parent in front of the portrait Dr Brown and Green Old Time Waltz

Little Faces

Event, Starts Wednesday 26 August

Join us for a playful morning together as we look at Harold Thornton’s portrait of Bob Brown, Dr Brown and Green Old Time Waltz. Explore forests, faces and feelings through sensory play, singing and making.
Grandparents and children at a table with craft activities

Who. What. Wear.

Family Space
Event, Daily from Saturday 4 July

How does what you wear tell a story about who you are? Drop into the Family Space these school holidays to explore ideas of identity inspired by portraiture, fashion and self-expression. This hands-on experience invites families to get creative together.
Parents and children at a table with craft activities

Portrait Play

Event, Selected days from Monday 6 July

Join us these school holidays for Portrait Play, a gentle and creative program for families and young children. Through playful looking and art making, we’ll explore how artists tell stories about people and the places they call home.
A child drawing at a yellow table

Art Cart

Sports Stars
Event, Selected days until Sunday 21 June

Inspired by our new video portrait of the CommBank Matildas by artist Angela Tiatia, create your own football trading card just like your favourite sports star.
A child drawing at a yellow table

Romance Was Born

'It feels how we imagined it'
Portrait story

Anna Plunkett and Luke Sales on forming Romance Was Born, and the inspiration behind their portrait by Samuel Hodge.
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APS3 Experience Facilitator – Casual

Applications close midnight Monday 8 June 2026
Employment opportunities

The Experience Facilitator (EF) plays a crucial role in creating meaningful connections between visitors and art. As a friendly and visible presence in the gallery, the EF helps set the tone for an enriching visit. Supporting visitors to engage and reflect, while igniting curiosity and creating memorable moments.
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APS3 Experience Facilitator – Part Time

Applications close midnight Monday 8 June 2026
Employment opportunities

The Experience Facilitator (EF) plays a crucial role in creating meaningful connections between visitors and art. As a friendly and visible presence in the gallery, the EF helps set the tone for an enriching visit. Supporting visitors to engage and reflect, while igniting curiosity and creating memorable moments.
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APS3 Experience Facilitator – Full Time

Applications close midnight Monday 8 June 2026
Employment opportunities

The Experience Facilitator (EF) plays a crucial role in creating meaningful connections between visitors and art. As a friendly and visible presence in the gallery, the EF helps set the tone for an enriching visit. Supporting visitors to engage and reflect, while igniting curiosity and creating memorable moments.

Noel McKenna

'Interiors can tell a lot about a person'
Portrait story

Noel McKenna on why he became an artist and his love of animals and interiors.
Johnny O'Keefe

Power suits

The fit within the frame
Exhibition

Celebrate the fashion icon in a playful display of more than 100 collection works and select loans. Meet significant Australians in their finest from Johnny O’Keefe, Sherbet and Nicole Kidman to influential judges, politicians, entrepreneurs and scientists.
Two children drawing at an easel in the Gordon Darling Hall

Drawn In

Tobias Cole with TRANSCENDENCE
Event, Sunday 7 June

Draw while award‑winning singer and director Tobias Cole performs with vocal ensemble TRANSCENDENCE as they create a dynamic atmosphere with improvised acapella.

Annual Appeal 2026

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Things are getting emotional. Support the 2026 Annual Appeal.
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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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