The Lester Prize for Portraiture is open! Hosted again 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. 

The exhibition doors open to the public from Friday 24 April through Sunday 19 July 2026.

We hope to see you there!