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APS6 Program Coordinator

Applications close midnight 22 September 2025

Employment opportunities

The Gallery seeks a skilled and motivated professional to lead the development and delivery of innovative learning and public engagement programs that reflect the Gallery’s commitment to creativity, inclusivity, and audience connection.

Individuation - Persona, 2024 Michael Cook

National Photographic Portrait Prize 2025

Secondary teachers resource

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The portraits in this resource have been chosen to prompt discussion, critical reflection and creative responses from students in secondary years.

National Photographic Portrait Prize 2025

Primary teachers resource

Learning resources

The portraits in this resource have been chosen to spark discussion, encourage exploration and invite creativity for students in Years 3–6.

Abdul Abdullah, Bree Pickering, Robert Wellington, Miranda Tapsell, Luke McGregor

Portraiture at the centre of new ABC television series

29 August 2025

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The National Portrait Gallery, and Director Bree Pickering, will feature in a brand-new, eight-party competition series – Portrait Artist of the Year. In the series, amateur and professional artists go head-to-head, competing for the ultimate prize: a life-changing commission to hang in the National Portrait Gallery. [Image: Abdul Abdullah, Bree Pickering, Robert Wellington, Miranda Tapsell and Luke McGregor. Courtesy ABC.]

Benjamin Law, Serena Bentley, Leigh Robb

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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

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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

3 June 2025

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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.

New portrait coming soon

The Gallery

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

Holiday Care Programs

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

2025 Annual Appeal

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.

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The Immersive World of Thom Roberts

Follow Thom’s steps to make funny face portraits!

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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 Kits

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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

5 March 2025

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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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