BAMM Biennale Portrait Prize

Excellence in Portrait Painting

Now in its 8th year the BAMM Portrait Prize is a $7,500 prize for excellence in portrait painting. Entries are invited from artists across Australia at all stages in their career. The finalist exhibition will be selected from the entrants.

First prize $7,500
People's Choice $1,000
Under 11 $250
Under 15 $500
Under 18 $750

The winning works will be announced at the opening night in 2027.

Principal Sponsor: Grove Australia Holdings Pty Ltd

KEY DATES

Dates to be announced.
Exhibition: September 2027
Where: BAMM Gallery
FREE

Grove Juice logo with green text, an orange graphic, and the words EST. 1969.

Winner 2025
BAMM Biennale Portrait Prize

Entire (Self-portrait), Gab Lewis

Painted portrait of a woman with reddish-brown hair wearing a yellow sweatshirt and holding a silver necklace.

People’s Choice Award 2025
BAMM Biennale Portrait Prize

Her Strength at the Station’s Heart, Forged in Dust and Sun, Deb Michell-Smith

A painted portrait of a woman wearing a wide-brimmed brown hat, aviator sunglasses reflecting greenery, and a light denim shirt, standing against a cloudy sky background.