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The Lester Prize for Portraiture

Forty finalist portraits bring different faces, stories and approaches to painting together at WA Museum Boola Bardip.

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When
2026-10-10 to 2026-11-29 / Daily, 9:30am-5pm
Where
WA Museum Boola Bardip / Perth Cultural Centre, Perth WA 6000
Admission
Adult museum admission $15; concessions $10; under 16 free

Portraiture rewards a slower look. This exhibition brings together 40 finalists selected from more than 1,000 entries, offering a compact way to explore contemporary Australian portrait painting.

Find the exhibition on Level One of WA Museum Boola Bardip until 29 November. Entry is included with general museum admission, so it can sit alongside a broader museum visit rather than requiring a separate exhibition ticket.

Allow time to compare how artists use expression, setting and colour. Check current museum admission and accessibility information through the official listing before heading in.

Contact the organiser for access information.

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