The
Percivals
2026
23 May to 30 August
2026 Winners
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$40,000 Acquisitive Prize
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$10,000 Acquisitive Prize
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$1,000 Prize
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Highly Commended
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Highly Commended
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Highly Commended
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Highly Commended
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Highly Commended
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Highly Commended
The Percivals 2026
Exhibition Spotlight
The Percival Portrait Painting Prize, Percival Photographic Portrait Prize, and the Percival Animal Portrait Prize will be exhibited at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery from 23 May until 30 August 2026.
Hear from the judges and the winners in this insightful video about The Percivals 2026.
The Percivals is North Queensland’s own biennial portrait competition.
The Percivals is an open competition showcasing the outstanding and innovative work being produced by Australian artists. Established in 2007, the competition has given many emerging artists, Australia-wide and internationally, an opportunity to engage with portraiture and share their expressions of themselves and those close to them.
Major Prizes
- Major Acquisitive Percival Portrait Painting Prize: $40,000
- Major Acquisitive Percival Photographic Portrait Prize: $10,000
- Percival Animal Portrait Prize: $1,000
