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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that this website contains images of deceased persons.
Media
Media releases and information about Gallery events for journalists and media representatives.
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Media
Phone: 0408 491 545
Kaylene Whiskey’s portrait of Cathy Freeman
6 March 2026
Kaylene Whiskey’s portrait of Cathy Freeman winning Gold at the 2000 Sydney Olympics to become part of the National Portrait Collection. Specially commissioned for the current survey exhibition
Super Kaylene Whiskey
, the three-panelled series depicts Cathy Freeman AC as she lights the torch, runs and wins Gold at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
Portraiture at the centre of new ABC television series
29 August 2025
The National Portrait Gallery, and Director Bree Pickering, will feature in a brand-new, eight-party competition series –
Portrait Artist of the Year
. In the series, amateur and professional artists go head-to-head, competing for the ultimate prize: a life-changing commission to hang in the National Portrait Gallery. [Image: Abdul Abdullah, Bree Pickering, Robert Wellington, Miranda Tapsell and Luke McGregor. Courtesy ABC.]
National Portrait Gallery commissions major new video portrait of the CommBank Matildas FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Squad
3 June 2025
CommBank Matildas players Clare Hunt, Clare Wheeler, Courtney Nevin and Teagan Micah joined National Portrait Gallery Director Bree Pickering today to announce a major new video portrait of all 23 players from the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Final Squad.
Costa Georgiadis wins the National Portrait Gallery’s People’s Portrait
5 March 2025
In 2024, the National Portrait Gallery took the extraordinary step of inviting the Australian public to choose the subject of its next commission. Twenty-five years after the Gallery’s first commission – the iconic Nick Cave by Howard Arkley – and nearly 90 commissions later, the people of Australia were invited to make their voice heard. Who did the public most want to see represented in their National Portrait Gallery?
The Immersive World of Thom Roberts
12 April – 20 July 2025
The first solo exhibition for this multidisciplinary, contemporary Australian artist,
The Immersive World of Thom Roberts
opens at the National Portrait Gallery on 12 April.
Archived media releases 2024
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Archived media releases 2022
Archived media releases 2021
Archived media releases 2020
Archived media releases 2019
Archived media releases 2018
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Archived media releases 2015
Archived media releases 2014
Archived media releases 2013
Archived media releases 2012
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20/20
Celebrating twenty years with twenty new portrait commissions
Previous exhibition, 2018
20/20
showcases the dynamic suite of new portraits commissioned to celebrate the National Portrait Gallery’s 20th year. Leaders and individualists invited by the Gallery were matched with unique artists to create distinctive contemporary portraits.
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© National Portrait Gallery 2026
King Edward Terrace, Parkes
Canberra, ACT 2600, Australia
Phone
+61 2 6102 7000
ABN: 54 74 277 1196
The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders past and present. We respectfully advise that this site includes works by, images of, names of, voices of and references to deceased people.
This website comprises and contains copyrighted materials and works. Copyright in all materials and/or works comprising or contained within this website remains with the National Portrait Gallery and other copyright owners as specified.
The National Portrait Gallery respects the artistic and intellectual property rights of others. The use of images of works of art reproduced on this website and all other content may be restricted under the
Australian Copyright Act 1968 (Cth)
. Requests for a reproduction of a work of art or other content can be made through a
Reproduction request
. For further information please contact
NPG Copyright
.
The National Portrait Gallery is an Australian Government Agency
Skip to main content
What's on
The Portraits
Visit
The Gallery
Learn
Watch
Members
More
O
What's on
On view
Plan your Visit
Full calendar
Exhibitions
Touring exhibitions
Prizes
National Photographic Portrait Prize
Darling Portrait Prize
The Portraits
Highlights
Currently on display
Watch
Portrait stories
On demand
The Gallery
About us
Support the Gallery
Venue hire
Publications
Research library
Organisation chart
Employment
Contact us
Governance & Board
Vision and purpose
Annual report
Circle of Friends
Become a member
Renew membership
Learn
Make a booking
Onsite programs
Online programs
School visit information
Learning resources
Little Darlings
Professional learning
Access
Audio description
Disability Inclusion Access Plan
Search the website
close
close
What's on
The Portraits
The Gallery
Learn
Watch
More
O
The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders both past and present.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that this website contains images of deceased persons.
Media
Media releases and information about Gallery events for journalists and media representatives.
For further information, please contact
Media
Phone: 0408 491 545
Kaylene Whiskey’s portrait of Cathy Freeman
6 March 2026
Kaylene Whiskey’s portrait of Cathy Freeman winning Gold at the 2000 Sydney Olympics to become part of the National Portrait Collection. Specially commissioned for the current survey exhibition
Super Kaylene Whiskey
, the three-panelled series depicts Cathy Freeman AC as she lights the torch, runs and wins Gold at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
Portraiture at the centre of new ABC television series
29 August 2025
The National Portrait Gallery, and Director Bree Pickering, will feature in a brand-new, eight-party competition series –
Portrait Artist of the Year
. In the series, amateur and professional artists go head-to-head, competing for the ultimate prize: a life-changing commission to hang in the National Portrait Gallery. [Image: Abdul Abdullah, Bree Pickering, Robert Wellington, Miranda Tapsell and Luke McGregor. Courtesy ABC.]
National Portrait Gallery commissions major new video portrait of the CommBank Matildas FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Squad
3 June 2025
CommBank Matildas players Clare Hunt, Clare Wheeler, Courtney Nevin and Teagan Micah joined National Portrait Gallery Director Bree Pickering today to announce a major new video portrait of all 23 players from the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Final Squad.
Costa Georgiadis wins the National Portrait Gallery’s People’s Portrait
5 March 2025
In 2024, the National Portrait Gallery took the extraordinary step of inviting the Australian public to choose the subject of its next commission. Twenty-five years after the Gallery’s first commission – the iconic Nick Cave by Howard Arkley – and nearly 90 commissions later, the people of Australia were invited to make their voice heard. Who did the public most want to see represented in their National Portrait Gallery?
The Immersive World of Thom Roberts
12 April – 20 July 2025
The first solo exhibition for this multidisciplinary, contemporary Australian artist,
The Immersive World of Thom Roberts
opens at the National Portrait Gallery on 12 April.
Archived media releases 2024
Archived media releases 2023
Archived media releases 2022
Archived media releases 2021
Archived media releases 2020
Archived media releases 2019
Archived media releases 2018
Archived media releases 2017
Archived media releases 2016
Archived media releases 2015
Archived media releases 2014
Archived media releases 2013
Archived media releases 2012
Related information
20/20
Celebrating twenty years with twenty new portrait commissions
Previous exhibition, 2018
20/20
showcases the dynamic suite of new portraits commissioned to celebrate the National Portrait Gallery’s 20th year. Leaders and individualists invited by the Gallery were matched with unique artists to create distinctive contemporary portraits.
The Gallery
Visit us, learn with us, support us or work with us! Here’s a range of information about planning your visit, our history and more!
Support your Portrait Gallery
We depend on your support to keep creating our programs, exhibitions, publications and building the amazing portrait collection!
Home
Contact
Media
Privacy statement
User agreement
Social media and community guidelines
© National Portrait Gallery 2026
King Edward Terrace, Parkes
Canberra, ACT 2600, Australia
Phone
+61 2 6102 7000
ABN: 54 74 277 1196
The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders past and present. We respectfully advise that this site includes works by, images of, names of, voices of and references to deceased people.
This website comprises and contains copyrighted materials and works. Copyright in all materials and/or works comprising or contained within this website remains with the National Portrait Gallery and other copyright owners as specified.
The National Portrait Gallery respects the artistic and intellectual property rights of others. The use of images of works of art reproduced on this website and all other content may be restricted under the
Australian Copyright Act 1968 (Cth)
. Requests for a reproduction of a work of art or other content can be made through a
Reproduction request
. For further information please contact
NPG Copyright
.
The National Portrait Gallery is an Australian Government Agency