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National Photographic Portrait Prize.

Canberra, ACT (National Portrait Gallery; tours nationally) · National Portrait Gallery (Canberra)
Open nowFree to apply22 August to 11 October 2026…

The National Photographic Portrait Prize, held at the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra, accepts portrait photography submissions at no entry fee. The 2026 edition offers A$30,000 cash, A$20,000 in Canon equipment, plus A$3,000 each for Art Handlers' and First-Time Finalist awards. Deadline: 15 October 2026.

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Deadline. October 15, 2026

Cost to apply. Free to apply

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What you get. A$30,000 cash (NPG) + A$20,000 Canon equipment; Art Handlers' Award A$3,000; First-Time Finalist Award A$3,000.

“$30,000 cash prize plus $20,000 equipment (Canon Australia); $10,000 People's Choice Award; $3,000 Art Handlers' Award; $3,000 First Time Finalist Award; all finalists receive artist and copyright fees plus freight and travel costs covered”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

How long. 22 August to 11 October 2026 (exhibition dates); prize has run annually since 2007

How they choose. Juried

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