The inaugural Brisbane Portrait Prize was held in 2019. Since then, artists have submitted more than 5,000 portraits for consideration, creating a remarkable record of Brisbane’s people, stories and creative talent.
Explore the galleries below to discover finalists from the past eight years of the competition. Together, these works celebrate portraiture in all its forms and reflect the diversity, character and spirit of our city.
You’ll find familiar Brisbane faces alongside people from all walks of life. Some are well known, while others may be new to you. Every portrait captures a person with an important story to tell.
