01/11/2026
PORTRAIT ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Applications now OPEN!
Easels at the ready - Portrait Artist of the Year has been commissioned for a third season, and ABC and Endemol Shine Australia are inviting artists from across the country to pick up a brush and apply.
Following two successful seasons celebrating artistic talent from every corner of the country, the series will once again offer amateur and professional artists the opportunity to showcase their skills, capture the likeness of well-known Australians, and compete for a career-defining prize.
Whether you're a practicing professional, an emerging artist, or simply passionate about portraiture, now is your chance to share your work with a national audience.
Artists from all backgrounds and experience levels are encouraged to apply for the opportunity to paint some of Australia's most recognisable faces, receive invaluable feedback from leading figures in the art world, and compete for a career-changing commission for the National Portrait Gallery.
Applications are now open.
To apply, click here
Easels at the ready - Portrait Artist of the Year has been commissioned for a third season, and ABC and Endemol Shine Australia are inviting artists from across the country to pick up a brush and apply. Following two successful seasons celebrating artistic talent from every corner of the country,
