Portrait Artist of the Year

Portrait Artist of the Year (2025- )

RunningReality show

For the first time, amateur and professional artists go head-to-head in Portrait Artist of the Year, competing for the ultimate prize: a life-changing commission to hang in the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra.

In each episode, nine artists, from emerging talents to established professionals, have just four hours to create a portrait of a well-known celebrity. Their work is then judged by three esteemed Australian art experts: Director of the National Portrait Gallery of Australia, Bree Pickering; award winning, multi-disciplinary artist, Abdul Abdullah; and Associate Professor of Art History at the Australian National University (ANU), Robert Wellington.

Both Miranda and Luke share a passion for portraiture and know that every great painting tells a story. Together, they guide viewers through the creativity, surprises and magic that unfold with every brushstroke.

Networks
Scheduleevery Sunday at 07:00

Last Episode

Episode 8
Season 1Episode 845 min

Episode 8

In the Grand Final, three outstanding artists; Jenny Croom, Dean Rankine and Jenna Pickering each have four hours to paint a portrait of adored comedy icon Denise Scott, each drawing on their unique approach to artmaking.

Nov 2, 2025

Next Episode

TBA
Season 2Episode 1

TBA

Aug 16, 2026

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E08Episode 8Nov 2, 2025
S01E07Episode 7Nov 2, 2025
S01E06Episode 6Nov 2, 2025
S01E05Episode 5Nov 2, 2025
S01E04Episode 4Nov 2, 2025
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Cast

Miranda Tapsell

Miranda Tapsell

plays herself
Luke McGregor

Luke McGregor

plays himself
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Characters

Host

Host

played by Miranda Tapsell
Host

Host

played by Luke McGregor
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