The inaugural Brisbane Portrait Prize was run in 2019

The Brisbane Portrait Prize is all about celebrating Brisbane portrait artists and their sitters, while encouraging public engagement with the arts.

Any artist with a connection to Brisbane is eligible to enter. The sitter must also have a connection with Brisbane.

All Brisbane Portrait Prize entries will be eligible for the $50,000 Lord Mayor's Award which is supported by Brisbane City Council.

A further $37,000 of category prizes is also available. 
($35,000 cash + $2,000 vouchers)

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Learn more about the 2020 prize