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APS6 Curator – Part Time

The curatorial team is central to the delivery of the NPG’s artistic program and the development of its permanent collection. Curators are appointed for their expert knowledge of art history, and visual culture, particularly related to portraiture, for the critical work of developing and presenting an innovative and engaging exhibition program, and building and interpreting the National Portrait Gallery’s collection.

EL1 Communications Manager (non-ongoing 18-month contract)

We are seeking an experienced Communications Manager to lead a small team responsible for the day-to-day communications and public relations for the National Portrait Gallery. The successful applicant will work closely with the Director, External Relations, and the NPG Executive team to strategically manage media engagement, provide ethical advice and execute communications plans for exhibitions and the broader Gallery.

National Photographic Portrait Prize 2024

Let’s take a look at the National Photographic Portrait Prize for 2024!

Map of previous tours

Since 2000 the National Portrait Gallery has been presenting exhibitions throughout Australia in collaboration with local galleries.

Current and upcoming tours

Our tours are 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.

2024 Annual Appeal

In 1998, acclaimed artist Tracey Moffatt gifted her portrait Some Lads #1 (Russell Page) to the National Portrait Gallery. In 2024 we had the extraordinary opportunity to acquire the full body of work, adding Some Lads #2, Some Lads #3, Some Lads #4 and Some Lads #5 to the collection.

Public Transport

Transport Canberra bus routes run from the various city centres past the Gallery on a regular basis.

Pedestrian Access

Directions for walking to the Gallery from Civic.

Winner announcements

Noel McKenna has won the 2024 Darling Portrait Prize and Amos Gebhardt has won the National Photographic Portrait Prize 2024.

Art Handlers' Award 2024

This year, Shelley Xue 阿谊 (ah Yi) 2024 has been selected the winner for the 2024 NPPP Art Handlers’ award.

Art Handlers' Award 2024

This year, Nena Salobir Self portrait on washcloth 2024 has been selected for the 2024 Darling Portrait Prize Art Handlers’ award.

NAIDOC Portraits

Celebrate NAIDOC: Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud and First Nations portraiture in these live National Portrait Gallery programs for primary students. Bookings via DART.

Frequently Asked Questions

In Conversation

Join us with Maggie Beer AO, cook restaurateur and businesswoman and Del Kathryn Barton, artist, in celebration of the National Portrait Gallery's most recent commissioned portrait, Maggie, 2023 by Del Kathryn Barton.

Announcing... Ralph Heimans: Portraiture. Power. Influence.

In March 2024, the National Portrait Gallery will launch a major exhibition of the work of Ralph Heimans AM, the Australian artist who’s painted some of the world’s most recognisable people.

The Board

The Board oversees the Gallery's strategic directions, objectives and governance.