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Brisbane Portrait Prize 2026 curator's tours

A member of the prize's artistic team walks you through the finalists' exhibition, talking about selected portraits, the people who made and sat for them, and the current trends in portraiture the show reflects.

A free tour at State Library of Queensland in South Brisbane. Bookings needed.

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The short version

Every Thursday at 11am until 5 Nov, with 4 sessions to go. The next one is this Thursday, Thu 15 Oct. Each session runs for 30 minutes. It's free, but you need to book.

When
Every Thursday at 11am
Cost
Free
Suits
Not stated
Setting
At the venue
Type
Tours, Art

4 upcoming dates

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