BAMM Biennale Portrait Prize

Excellence in Portrait Painting

Now in its 7th 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, 5 June 2025.

Principal Sponsor: Grove Australia Holdings Pty Ltd

KEY DATES
Entries open: 13 February 2025
Entries close: Entries Closed
Finalist Exhibition Artists notified: May 2025
Winners Announced: 5 June 2025

Exhibition Opening: Thursday 5 June 6pm
Exhibition: 6 June –19 July 2025
Where: BAMM Gallery
FREE

More information and entry form

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.