The Lester Prize for Portraiture 2025

Grant Description

The Lester Prize is one of Australia’s premier portraiture awards, offering a total funding pool of over $130,000. It aims to advance artists rather than the celebrity of sitters. The main award, the Richard Lester Prize for Portraiture, offers $50,000 in cash, while additional awards range from $5,000 to $20,000.

What It Funds

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Eligibility Criteria

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