National Photographic Portrait Prize now open for entries

5 November 2021

The call for entries for the National Photographic Portrait Prize 2022 is now open. The winner will walk away with a $30,000 cash prize and photographic equipment from Canon. The annual competition showcases the best in contemporary photographic portraiture by both professional and aspiring Australian photographers.

Other prizes on offer include Highly Commended, an Art Handlers' Award, and the People’s Choice Award.

© Joel B. Pratley. National Photographic Portrait Prize winner. Drought story, 2020. Digital print on paper. — © Joel B. Pratley. National Photographic Portrait Prize 2021 winner. *Drought story*, 2020. Digital print on paper.

Finalists will be announced around April, and the winner will be selected when the exhibition opens in June 2022. All finalists will be exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery from 25 June to 9 October 2022!

Entries close 9am (AEDT) on Monday, 31 January 2022.

Follow this link to enter.

Click the following links to access the Terms & Conditions and frequently asked questions.

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