The Brisbane Portrait Prize would not be possible without the generosity of our community. As a charity, we rely on donations to create this annual celebration of art.
Since launching in 2019 over $519000 in prize money has been awarded to our talented artists, with over 3578 entries over the last four years of the BPP. It has fast-tracked artists’ careers and shared the life experiences of both high-profile and the humble sitters.
You can support the Brisbane Portrait Prize in many ways. Some of these are detailed below.
If you have any questions or ideas about the ways in which you can support us, please get in touch on info@brisbaneportraitprize.org
General Donations
Donations of all sizes are gratefully received. It all helps bring the Brisbane Portrait Prize to life.
All donations of $2 and over are tax-deductible.
Season of BPP
Step inside the 2026 Brisbane Portrait Prize and experience more of the portraits, people and stories that bring it to life.
Running from September to December, The Season of BPP offers a closer connection to the Prize throughout the prize season.
Members will receive:
A limited-edition 2026 Season of BPP membership pin
Our members’ newsletter
An invitation to attend one of three members-only tours, hosted by a BPP curator
Friends of BPP
- Enjoy all the benefits of the Season of BPP plus…
- Take a sneak peek of entries in the lead up to judging
- Receive an invitation to opening night event where the prize winners are announced
- Invitations to other events throughout the year
Foundation Donors
The Brisbane Portrait Prize Foundation Donors have helped create this important artistic event. We thank them all, and acknowledge their generosity and foresight in supporting the Brisbane Portrait Prize in its first year.
- Judith Bell
- Robyn Carr
- Annabelle Chapple
- Gina Fairfax
- Michelle Farquhar
- Leenen Forde AC
- Deborah Fracaro
- Kerry Gillet
- Linda McInally
- Marilyn McMeniman
- Annie Macnaughton
- David Muir
- Don O'Rorke
- Liz Porter
- Fraser Power
- Paul Spiro
- Courtney Talbot
- Paul and Susan Taylor
- Mark Younger