Portrait Artist of the Year next season release date and next episode

Next episode "TBA" airs August 15, 2026.

About Portrait Artist of the Year

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.

Portrait Artist of the Year release and status details

  • Status: Running
  • Network or platform: ABC iview
  • Country: Australia
  • Premiered: 2025-11-02

Portrait Artist of the Year episode guide

Selected early, recent, and upcoming episodes from the available schedule.

  1. Season 2, Episode 1: TBA — 2026-08-16

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When is the next episode of Portrait Artist of the Year?

Next episode "TBA" airs August 15, 2026.

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