Percival Portrait Award

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Applications close
20 January 2026
Announced
23 May 2026
Prize money
AUD $41,000
Location
QLD, Australia
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This prize is held biennially in even years.

The portrait is to be of an actual person. It is expected that the subject of the work has sat for the artist at least once. The subject of your portrait may be someone who has captured your interest or someone who inspires you.

There is also the Percival Photographic Painting Prize and the Percival Animal Portrait Prize.

Prizes

  • Percival Portrait Award Winner (acquisitive) - $40,000

  • Percival Portrait Award People's Choice - $1,000


Contact: For more information email galleries@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone (07) 4773 8871.

Venue: Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, Townsville, Queensland..

Summary
Application dates
1 October 2025 - 20 January 2026
Exhibition dates
23 May 2026 - 30 August 2026
Finalists notified
20 February 2026
Eligibility
National and International Entries Allowed
Prize frequency
Biennial - Even Years
Judges
tba
Prize genre
Portraiture
Location
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, Townsville, Queensland.
QLD
Australia
Prizes
AUD $41,000
Fees
The entry fee is $44. There is a 30% commission on sales.
Last updated
12 March 2026
Prior Winners
2024: Seabastion Toast - Winner ($40,000)
2022: Michael Lindeman - Winner ($40,000)
2017: Jenny Rodgerson - Winner ($40,000)
2016: Lisa Adams - Winner ($40,000)