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Our pick A free show of this year's finalist portraits, Brisbane artists picturing the people of the city.

Brisbane Portrait Prize 2026

An exhibition of this year's finalist portraits by Brisbane artists, each picturing someone from the city, from well-known faces to everyday locals. The works deal with identity, belonging and being seen.

A free exhibition at State Library of Queensland in South Brisbane.

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The short version

27 dates between 13 Oct and 8 Nov. The next one is today, Tue 13 Oct at 9am. Each session runs for 8 hours. It's free and there's no need to book.

When
27 dates to 8 Nov
Cost
Free
Booking
Just turn up
Suits
Not stated
Setting
At the venue
Type
Art

27 upcoming dates

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