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03/07/25  to 14/09/25

Julia B. Lynch: A Dedicated Life

This exhibition will focus on three aspects of Lynch’s artistic career: portraits painted for competitions, controversial portraits and portraits of her students, of which there are many.

Wellington ,
Sep 14, 2025
06/09/25  to 06/09/25

A Day in the Life

Have you ever wondered what daily life might have looked like for Sister Lawrence (Julia B. Lynch)? Join Sister Natalie as she shares stories and insights into the life of a sister and helps us envision what an average day may have been like for Julia B. Lynch—Sister Lawrence.

Wellington ,
Sep 6, 2025
06/09/25  to 06/09/25

A Day in the Life

Have you ever wondered what daily life might have looked like for a nun?

Wellington ,
Sep 6, 2025
20/09/25  to 20/09/25

Whānau Day!

Kick off the school holidays with a bang! Join us for a fun-filled family day inspired by our exhibition Me: Artists Paint Themselves.

Wellington ,
Sep 20, 2025
Winner of the 2018 Adam Portraiture Award Announced

Winner of the 2018 Adam Portraiture Award Announced

THIRD TIME’S THE CHARM: FORMER FINALIST WINS ADAM PORTRAITURE AWARD

The New Zealand Portrait Gallery Announces Major Art Award Finalists

The New Zealand Portrait Gallery Announces Major Art Award Finalists

50 artworks have been shortlisted for the 2018 Adam Portraiture Award - New Zealand’s premier portrait painting prize - with a first prize of $20,000. The winner will be announced on 28 February.

Strangely Familiar: Portraits by Wayne Youle

Strangely Familiar: Portraits by Wayne Youle

Strangely Familiar showcases bold, compelling portraits of New Zealand art-world personalities including musicians, poets, writers and artists such as Colin McCahon, Rita Angus.

Bringing art to life | Bensemann's 'Caroline' - Performance Painting

Bringing art to life | Bensemann's 'Caroline' - Performance Painting

Artist Julia Holden will bring to life a portrait in Leo Bensemann & Friends using her signature 'body painted' process.

Adam Portraiture Award 2016, Entries open NOW

Adam Portraiture Award 2016, Entries open NOW

28 SEPTEMBER 2015 Press release from the New Zealand Portrait Gallery ADAM PORTRAITURE AWARD 2016 – Call for Entries! Pick up your brushes and get painting! Entries are now open for the biannua

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