Archibald Prize 2025 finalist, Linda Gold Still standing and fighting, oil on canvas, © the artist

Archibald Prize 2025 finalist, Linda Gold Still standing and fighting, oil on canvas, © the artist


Archibald Prize 2025

Saturday 30 August to Sunday 9 November 2025
Adult $24
Concession $20
Child $13
Members $17

The annual Archibald Prize is eagerly anticipated by artists and audiences alike. Judged by the trustees of the Art Gallery of NSW, the prize is awarded to the best portrait painting. Since 1921, it has highlighted figures from all walks of life, from famous faces to local heroes, reflecting back to us the stories of our times.

This touring exhibition is an opportunity to see the finalists in the Archibald Prize 2025.

Large print exhibition labels

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Audio and Auslan tours

Audio and Auslan versions of labels are available via the Art Gallery of NSW website.
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Eat Drink Play brochure

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How do I get there?

Geelong Gallery is located on Johnstone Park. The entrance is at 55 Little Malop Street, in Geelong’s arts precinct.

BY TRAIN

A 3-minute walk through Johnstone Park or along Fenwick Street from Geelong Railway Station.

BY CAR

60 minutes from Melbourne CBD.

BY BUS

PTV runs buses throughout the Geelong region including the Bellarine Peninsula, Golden Plains and Surf Coast. The main terminals for buses are Geelong Railway Station and the Moorabool Street Bus Interchange, between Ryrie Street and Malop Street. Both depots are a 5 minute walk to Geelong Gallery.

BY FERRY

Port Phillip Ferries operates passenger ferry services from Docklands to Geelong via Portarlington every Saturday and Sunday. Geelong Gallery is a 15-minute walk from Cunningham Pier.

Book your Port Phillip Ferries ticket package here.

Frequently asked questions

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Events

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Reflect in Sid Pattni’s frame

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Creative Conversations

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After-hours

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Portraits: Identity, Celebrity, Empathy

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Auslan tour

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Members only—About Face

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Archibald Prize 2025—ROAM Geelong

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Relaxed visits

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Making Faces—Beci Orpin

Visiting the region

Winner: Archibald Prize 2025

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Julie Fragar

At a glance

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Mostafa Azimitabar

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Peter Ke Heng Chen

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Whitney Duan

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Jeremy Eden

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Julie Fragar

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Fiona Lowry

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Sally Ryan

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Evan Shipard

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Natasha Walsh

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