National Photographic Portrait Prize

Venue: Geraldton Regional Art Gallery
Location: 24 Chapman Road, Geraldton, WA, 6530
27 Jul - 22 Sep, 2019
Web: https://artgallery.cgg.wa.gov.au/home.aspx

From an outstanding field of more than 3,000 entries, culminating in a shortlist of 39 exceptional finalists, the Winner and Highly Commended entries for this year’s National Photographic Portrait Prize have been named. The Winner for 2019 is Alana Holmberg for her portrait titled Greta in her Kitchen, 36 weeks. The Highly Commended has been awarded to Alex Vaughan for her portrait Sumbawa pride – life on a boat with eleven kids. The People Choice Award went to Kate Atkinson for her portrait, The textile scientist.

The National Photographic Portrait Prize is an annual event intended to promote the very best in contemporary photographic portraiture by both professional and aspiring Australian photographers.

Stephen Dupont, 2018 by Simon Harsent. Finalist. "I first met Stephen Dupont eight years ago; I regard him as one of Australia’s finest photographers. I’ve always found Stephen a very humble and passionate person – sometimes aloof, but in an intriguing way. When I saw his one-man show a few years ago, I saw a different side of him, and it gave me some insight, some partial understanding of the complexities of being a war photographer. To me, this portrait sums up the complex intensity of Stephen. Coincidentally, the sitting took place on September 11th this year (2018), a date in history that holds significance for both of us."

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July

The light fades but the gods remain by Bill Henson

This major exhibition showcases two key series by Bill Henson, one of Australia's most eminent artists

860 Ferntree Gully Road, Wheelers Hill, Victoria Monash Gallery of Art | 27 Jul - 29 Sep, 2019

A place in time: photographs of Viva Gibbs

Viva Gibb (1945-2017) was a Melbourne-based artist whose commitment to social documentary photography saw her create a unique body of work that is both personal and political. This is the first showing of her work in over 30 years.

860 Ferntree Gully Road, Wheelers Hill, Victoria Monash Gallery of Art | 27 Jul - 29 Sep, 2019

August

Ballarat International Foto Biennale

The Ballarat International Foto Biennale showcases the work of some of the biggest names in photography from around Australia and across the globe.

Ballarat, Victoria Various locations | 23 Aug - 20 Oct, 2019

September

SUN Celebrates: Her (group exhibition)

'SUN Celebrates: Her' is an eclectic showcase of women working in photography today, and another step toward equal recognition.

95 Buckhurst St South Melbourne 3205 Skylight Gallery, SUNSTUDIOS | 5 Sep - 27 Sep, 2019

Bleached Gothic by Petrina Hicks

The first major survey exhibition of celebrated Australian photographer Petrina Hicks, it includes more than forty photograph and video works spanning the period 2003 to 2019.

Level 3, Federation Square, Melbourne, Victoria The Ian Potter Centre, NGV Australia | 27 Sep, 2019 - 29 Mar, 2020

October

3065 by Image Chasers (group exhibition)

This group exhibition explores through photography its people, environment, and how the present is still very much built upon the legacy of the past.

Level 1, 322 Brunswick St, Fitzroy Brunswick Street Gallery | 4 Oct - 16 Oct, 2019

Under Twenty-Seven by Ella Dreyfus

'Under Twenty-Seven' is a series of portraits depicting the same group of men as they evolve from childhood into adulthood

Bondi Pavilion, Queen Elizabeth Dr, Bondi Beach NSW Bondi Pavilion Gallery | 22 Oct - 3 Nov, 2019