Join us for the opening of the National Photographic Portrait Prize 2025, one of Australia’s leading celebrations of contemporary photographic portraiture.
Presented by the National Portrait Gallery, the National Photographic Portrait Prize features exceptional work by emerging and established photographers from across Australia. Showcasing portraits of well-known figures and everyday Australians, the exhibition reflects the diversity and strength of contemporary photographic practice.
The opening event will feature a special address by Rebecca Blake, Curator at the National Portrait Gallery, offering insights into the exhibition and this year’s prize.
Finalists for the 2025 prize were selected by an esteemed judging panel comprising writer and broadcaster Benjamin Law, Serena Bentley, Senior Curator at the National Portrait Gallery, and Leigh Robb, Curator of Contemporary Art at the Art Gallery of South Australia.
This exhibition is supported by the National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program, an Australian Government program aiming to improve access to the national collections for all Australians.
Event Information
DATE
Friday 16 October 2026
Time
5:30pm
DURATION
2 hours
VENUE
Horsham Regional Art Gallery
80 Wilson Street
Horsham
PRICE
Entry is free
Bookings are essential