The Lester Prize for Portraiture is pleased to announce the 2025 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: Friday 19 September – Sunday 16 November 2025

Where: WA Museum Boola Bardip