Portrait Artist of the Year

Portrait Artist of the Year

  • 2025
  • 2 Seasons
  • 16 Episodes
  •  4  (2)
  •   Returning Series

Hosted by award winning actor Miranda Tapsell and beloved comedian Luke McGregor, this captivating eight-part art competition series explores one of the most accessible and provocative forms of art - the portrait.

Portrait Artist of the Year
Seasons
Episode 8
8. Episode 8
October 04, 2026
The Grand Final is here! Three incredible artists step up to their easels and battle it out, painting Australian rock music icon Kirk Pengilly. They're competing to win a life-changing commission and the title of Australia's Portrait Artist of the Year.
Episode 7
7. Episode 7
September 27, 2026
The pressure is on as the top six artists compete head-to-head in the semi-final. They'll be painting their own unique renditions of ARIA award winning singer Marcia Hines. Who will make the top three and progress to the final?
Episode 6
6. Episode 6
September 20, 2026
Nine artists showcase their skills, creating portraits of musician Baker Boy, designer Jenny Kee and Kath & Kim's Peter Rowsthorn. Which artist will earn the coveted final spot in the semi-final?
Episode 5
5. Episode 5
September 13, 2026
Nine artists compete for a spot in the semi-final, painting portraits of Young Australian of the Year Nedd Brockmann, The Piano's Andrea Lam and comedian Josh Thomas. Emotion overwhelms one of the sitters as their portraits are revealed.
Episode 4
4. Episode 4
September 06, 2026
Nine artists compete in Portrait Artist of the Year, creating portraits of Casey Donovan, Lisa McCune and Dave Hughes. Using a range of techniques and mediums in just four hours, they showcase their creativity and skill.
Episode 3
3. Episode 3
August 30, 2026
Nine Australian artists showcase their creativity and skill in a race against the clock. They have four hours to create portraits of celebrity sitters Carrie Bickmore, Marc Fennell and Ellie Cole. Only one artist will make it through to the semi-final.
Episode 2
2. Episode 2
August 23, 2026
Nine artists go head-to-head, creating portraits of celebrity sitters, Kate Langbroek, Katherine Bennell-Pegg and Troy Cassar-Daley. In just four hours, these talented artists will turn a blank canvas into a stellar work of art.
Episode 1
1. Episode 1
August 16, 2026
Nine artists, both amateur and professional compete to create portraits of celebrity sitters Matt Preston, Dannii Minogue and John Safran. In just four hours, the artists will need to use all their creativity to earn their spot in the semi-finals.
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Hosted by award winning actor Miranda Tapsell and beloved comedian Luke McGregor, this captivating eight-part art competition series explores one of the most accessible and provocative forms of art - the portrait.
  • Premiere Date
    November 02, 2025
  • Rating
    4  (2)