Prémio

Premio Nazionale di Ritratto Shirley Hannan 2026

Bega, Australia
South East Centre for Contemporary Art (SECCA)
Prazo: October 6, 2026

Sobre Esta Oportunidade

In an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence and the rapid proliferation of images, the biennial Shirley Hannan National Portrait Award takes on particular relevance. At a time when likeness can be simulated instantly, the Award foregrounds the enduring value of human observation, technical skill, and interpretation. It affirms portraiture as a slow, deliberate and deeply human undertaking – one grounded in attention, intimacy, care and exchange between artist and sitter, and in the fragile, complex act of seeing and being seen.

The Award is distinctive in its focus – all works must depict the subject accurately and without abstraction, representing a living person known to the artist and aware of the process. This commitment to realistic portrait painting has defined the Award since its inception and continues to distinguish it within the national portrait prize landscape. Previous recipients include Lucy Culliton, Shaun Gladwell and Sally Robinson.

The Shirley Hannan National Portrait Award is one of Australia's major prizes for realistic portraiture. The $50,000 biennial award is non-acquisitive and is among the higher-value portrait prizes in the country, attracting hundreds of entries from many of the nation's leading artists.

For the 2026 Award, several changes have been introduced to better support artists. The entry fee has been reduced, and finalists will receive an artist loan fee, along with a contribution towards artwork freight costs.

Key Dates:

  • Entries open: Wednesday 8 July 2026
  • Entries close: midnight, Tuesday 6 October 2026
  • Finalists announced: October 2026
  • Delivery of artworks: Wednesday 25 November – Thursday 3 December 2026, weekdays 10am–4pm
  • Opening event and Award winner announcement: Friday 11 December 2026, 5.30pm–7.30pm
  • Exhibition dates: Saturday 12 December 2026 – Saturday 27 February 2027

Eligibility: Artists from across Australia. Works must be realistic portrait paintings depicting a living person known to the artist and aware of the process. Photography, digital media, and bas relief are excluded.

Application: Submit online via Artwork Archive. Entry fee: $35 AUD (GST incl.).

Restrições

Artists from across Australia. Works must be realistic portrait paintings (2D medium, excluding photography, digital media, or bas relief) depicting a living person known to the artist and aware of the process.

O Que É Oferecido

A$50,000.00

Tags

pittura

Detalhes da Candidatura

Taxa de Inscrição: A$35.00

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