Entries to the National Photographic Portrait Prize are now open. The winner of the 2026 Prize will receive $30,000 courtesy of the Gallery and $20,000 worth of equipment thanks to Imaging Partner, Canon Australia.
All finalists will receive:
- an artist fee of $1,200 to exhibit your work at the Gallery
- an additional artist fee of $700 if your work is included in the 2026 National Tour
- a copyright and image licensing fee of $1,000
- return freight organised to and from the Gallery
- a domestic travel allowance and accommodation in Canberra for the night of the exhibition launch.
Entries strictly close at 9:00am AEDT on 16 February 2026.
Image: Em Jensen Thelma 2024 (detail). National Photographic Portrait Prize 2025 Finalist © Em Jensen
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