The Lester Prize Youth Awards 2023

The Lester Prize for Portraiture is pleased to announce the return of the Youth Awards. Hosted for the first time by the Western Australian Museum Boola Bardip, this year’s Youth Awards present exceptional talent and fascinating insights from young creatives across Australia.

The exhibition presents an exciting selection of portraiture by high school-aged artists. The Lester Prize Youth Awards encourages young creatives to pursue their talents and aspire to a life in the visual arts. Finalists are in the running to win a share of a prize pool totalling over $5,000.

The exhibition doors open to the public from Friday 7 April through Sunday 16 July 2023.

We hope to see you there!