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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 both past and present.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that this website contains images of deceased persons.

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.

Dr Joseph Brown with Two Typists

John Brack x Noel McKenna

Upcoming exhibition

John Brack x Noel McKenna brings together the work of two influential Australian artists.

Boxing for Palm Island (Selwyn), 2010 photo by Hamish Cairns

Fighting Spirit

The Art of Boxing
Touring exhibition, 2026

Fighting Spirit: The Art of Boxing is the story of boxing in Australia told through art and screen.

People viewing portraits in Gallery One

Portraits together

For people living with dementia
Event, 10:00 – 11:00am, Second Thursday of the month

On the second Thursday of the month, we offer a free, tailor-made program for small groups of people living with dementia and their friends, families or carers. Connect with different portraits each month through facilitated discussion.

A group of people looking at Do you Believe in Love? 2025 by Kaylene Whiskey

Auslan-interpreted exhibition tour

Super Kaylene Whiskey highlights
Event, Sunday 15 February

Join us for a highlights tour of Super Kaylene Whiskey with Auslan-interpretation. Explore the artist’s dynamic practice with rich, visual stories connecting cultures, Country and celebrity.

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How we acknowledge your gift

Bequests

To notify the Gallery of your generosity, please write to or email the National Portrait Gallery Foundation on the details below. Please provide a copy of the relevant extract from your will and a letter of confirmation from your solicitor.

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Suggested wording

Bequests

Using the correct wording in your will ensures that the Gallery can use your gift in the way it is intended. The following wording is a suggestion, but we recommend you seek the advice of a solicitor before making or revising your will.

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How to make a bequest

Bequests

If you are considering a bequest, we strongly recommend sharing your intention with family and friends, as well as seeking advice from your solicitor, legal and/or financial adviser.

Peter Sculthorpe

Bequests

Support your Portrait Gallery

Leaving a gift in your Will to the National Portrait Gallery is a thoughtful way to ensure an ongoing legacy for the benefit of future generations.

Drawn in

with Final Final
Event, Sunday 25 January

Draw while listening to Final Final as they perform a mix of experimental, improvised dark jazz, infused with global influences.

Painting workshop at the National Portrait Gallery in 2022

Winner’s Workshop

With Australia’s Portrait Artist of the Year
Event, Starts Friday 30 January

Join the inaugural winner of Portrait Artist of the Year for a painting workshop at the National Portrait Gallery.

Matildas: Game Face

Event, Daily until Sunday 1 February

Celebrate our new commissioned portrait of the CommBank Matildas by artist Angela Tiatia.

Jennifer Croom and Kylie Kwong

Kylie Kwong 2025 by Jennifer Croom

Portrait Artist of the Year
Current exhibition

Congratulations to Jennifer Croom, inaugural winner of the ABC series Portrait Artist of the Year!

Super Kaylene Whiskey x After The Rain Experience

Super Kaylene Whiskey x After The Rain Experience

Event, Available until 9 March 2026

Make the most of your summer and indulge in an exclusive exhibition experience from two of Canberra’s major cultural institutions. The Super Kaylene Whiskey x After The Rain Experience includes one Super Kaylene Whiskey exhibition ticket, and a selection of themed After the Rain merchandise from the NGA Art Store.

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Terms and Conditions

Super Kaylene Whiskey x After The Rain Experience
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Children playing indoor soccer in front of a goal

Little Kickers

At the National Portrait Gallery
Event, Selected days until Friday 30 January

Discover the magic of sport and storytelling through art and play!

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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.

This website comprises and contains copyrighted materials and works. Copyright in all materials and/or works comprising or contained within this website remains with the National Portrait Gallery and other copyright owners as specified.

The National Portrait Gallery respects the artistic and intellectual property rights of others. The use of images of works of art reproduced on this website and all other content may be restricted under the Australian Copyright Act 1968 (Cth). Requests for a reproduction of a work of art or other content can be made through a Reproduction request. For further information please contact NPG Copyright.

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