The Lester Prize Youth Awards Exhibition 2026

Schedule

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 am to Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 am

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Location

WA Museum Boola Bardip | Perth, WA

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LESTER PRIZE EXHIBITION SEASON: 24 APRIL - 19 JULY 2026
The Lester Prize Youth Awards is one of the country’s most recognised and prestigious portrait prizes–an award that places artists and the community front-and-centre.
Hosted by the Western Australian Museum Boola Bardip, this year’s Youth Awards present exceptional talent and fascinating insights from young creatives across Australia.
The exhibition presents an exciting selection of portraiture by high school-aged artists. The Lester Prize Youth Awards encourages young creatives to pursue their talents and aspire to a life in the visual arts. Finalists are in the running to win a share of a prize pool totalling over $5,000.
See the finalists here https://www.lesterprize.com/gallery-the-lester-prize-for-portraiture/youth-prize/
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WA Museum Boola Bardip, 2 Roe St, Perth WA 6000, Australia, Perth

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