Portrait Artist Of The Year

Portrait Artist of the Year is the inspiring competition format celebrating extraordinary artistic talent and the timeless art of portraiture.

From thousands of applicants, gifted artists are selected for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to capture some of the nation’s most recognisable faces. From acclaimed actors and musicians to leading names from sport and culture, each celebrity sitter presents a unique creative challenge.

Working against the clock and under the watchful eye of an expert judging panel, the artists must bring their portraits to life, with the strongest progressing towards the Grand Final and a career-defining commission for a major national institution.

Informative, uplifting and accessible, Portrait Artist of the Year has become a much-loved, long-running hit in the UK, discovering remarkable artistic talent for over a decade. Its success has since travelled to Australia, where the acclaimed local adaptation has returned for a second season.