The Lester Prize for Portraiture is pleased to announce the 2026 Main Awards, hosted by the Western Australian Museum Boola Bardip. This year’s Main Awards present exceptional talent and fascinating insights from creatives across Australia.

Finalists are in the running to win a share of a prize pool totalling over $130,000.

When: Saturday 10 October – Sunday 29 November 2026

Where: WA Museum Boola Bardip