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Shirley Hannan National Portrait Award 2026.

Bega, NSW, Australia · Shirley Hannan National Portrait Award
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The Shirley Hannan National Portrait Award offers $50,000 to a realistic portrait artist. Entry costs $35 USD, with deadline October 6, 2026. The exhibition is non-acquisitive and held in Bega, NSW, Australia; eligibility details are not specified on the available page.

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Deadline. October 6, 2026

“October 6, 2026, 12:00 AM PDT”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

Cost to apply. $35 entry (currency unconfirmed)

“$35 entry”On file — not confirmed on a public page

What you get. $50,000

“$50,000 prize; finalists receive artist loan fee payment and contribution towards artwork freight costs”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

Who can apply. Not specified on this page

“A major Australian biennial prize”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

How they choose. Juried

“Juried exhibition (judges not named on this page)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

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