In 2025, the winner will receive a prize of $30,000 and $20,000 worth of equipment courtesy of Imaging Partner Canon Australia.
Each selected finalist will receive:
- a total artist/s fee of $1200 (ex GST) to exhibit your work at the NPG
- an additional artist/s fee of $700 (ex GST) if your work is included in the NPPP 2025 National Tour
- a total copyright and image licensing fee of $1000 (ex GST)
- the NPG will organise transportation of your photograph to the NPG and the return to you (within Australia,) and the NPG will cover associated costs
- an allowance, to be determined by the NPG, for return domestic, economy travel and meals for each Artist, up to a maximum of 3 Artists, and to the NPG for the Exhibition launch
- one night’s accommodation for the Artist in Canberra for the night of the Exhibition launch
All finalist artworks will be exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery from 16 August 2025.