The Brisbane Portrait Prize is all about celebrating Brisbane portrait artists and their sitters, while encouraging public engagement with the arts.
There are a number of ways you can get involved with the Brisbane Portrait Prize including:
Enter the Prize
In 2023, all Brisbane Portrait Prize entries were eligible for the $50,000 Lord Mayor’s Award which is supported by Brisbane City Council. A further $37,000 of category prizes.
All artists and sitters must have connection to Brisbane.
Visit the Exhibition
The 2023 Finalists exhibition will be held at the Brisbane Powerhouse throughout the month of October.
The exhibition will showcase the works of finalists from the main competition as well as the finalists of the Next Gen competition.
Become a volunteer
We are always on the hunt for passionate and reliable volunteers to help us run the Finalists Exhibition and other key activations throughout the year.
Volunteering at the Brisbane Portrait Prize is a perfect way to immerse yourself in a flexible and rewarding, arts environment.
Expressions of Interest are now open.
Become a donor
Donations of all sizes are gratefully received and play a key role in bringing the Brisbane Portrait Prize to life.
Donations can be made via EFT, Cheque or Credit card.
All donations of $2 and over are tax-deductible.
Become a partner
We are inviting leading Queensland organisations to support the Brisbane Portrait Prize for 2022 – a uniquely Brisbane event without peer.
For more information on the partnership packages, including pricing and benefits, drop us a line on info@brisbaneportraitprize.org