Brisbane Portrait Prize 2025

About the exhibition

Brisbane Portrait Prize celebrates the stories and lives of the people of Meanjin/Brisbane. Whether depicting public figures, friends, family members, or the self, these portraits invite us to pause and consider the uniqueness of the individuals who make up our city.

The exhibition showcases the talent of Brisbane’s artists and their ability to create connection. From hyper realistic paintings that capture minute detail, to abstracted forms that distil personality through gestural lines, photographs that freeze a moment in time, the portraits invite quiet contemplation.

As you explore this year's finalists, we invite you to pause with each portrait, and Stare into the Soul of Brisbane.

View all 2025 finalists at Brisbane Portrait Prize 2025 online gallery