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.
In 2022 the prize will once again consist of two key competitions:
- The Main Competition - Open to all entrants 18 and over
- The Next Gen Prize - Open to entrants 18 and under
Info about the prizes on offer and key dates can be found below. Further information for artists can be found via these pages:
If you have any other questions about the 2022 prize, drop us a line on info@brisbaneportraitprize.org
Prizes
Lord Mayor’s Prize
$50,000
Proudly presented by Brisbane City Council, all entries into the Brisbane Portrait Prize are eligible for the Lord Mayor’s Prize.
Accenture Digital Award
$10,000
$10,000
Supported by Accenture, any digitally created still work, including photography, is eligible for the Digital Prize.
Courier-Mail People’s Choice Award
$7,500
Supported by The Courier-Mail, this award is chosen by popular vote from all the finalists.
Performing Arts and Music Award
$7,500
Supported by the Lister Family Foundation, this award is open to portraits featuring sitters from the performing arts and music industries.
Sylvia Jones Prize for Women Artists
$5,000
Supported by the Clem Jones Foundation, this award is open to all individuals who identify as women.
Packer’s Prize
$5,000
Supported by Howard Smith Wharves, this award is chosen by the team who hang the 2022 finalists exhibition.
Next Gen Prize
$2,000
Supported by Gadens, all entries into the Next Gen category (18 and under) are eligible for this prize.
Emerging Artists Award
2 x $1000 Vouchers
Supported by Oxlades, this will be given to two emerging artists and will be selected by the Board of the Brisbane Portrait Prize.
Key dates for 2022
- March 27: Entries Open
- August 14: Entries Close at 6pm
- September 2: Finalists Notified
- September 17: Finalists Announced
- September 29: Finalists Exhibition Opens
- October 5: Winners Announced
- October 30: Finalists Exhibition Closes