ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN FOR AboutFace 2026 !!

AboutFace The Gosford Junior Portrait Prize is an opportunity for young Central Coast artists from 5 to 18 years old to demonstrate their drawing talent and compete for a prize pool of $1000 (donated by Jocelyn Maughan OAM Art Foundation). Prizes are awarded to portrait drawings that are drawn from life. This competition has been running annually since 2009.

The portrait artist should choose as their subject a person who is special to them - and plays a significant role in their life.

There are four age categories:
• 5-8 year olds
• 9-12 year olds
• 13-15 year olds
• 16-18 year olds

The portrait is strongly encouraged to be drawn from life.

Terms and conditions:
• One entry per person
• The portrait can be made in any medium but must be 2-dimensinal to fit into the gallery frames.
• The portrait must be A4 size (210 x 297 mm), and portrait orientation.
• The entry should be clearly labelled on the back with the artists' name, age, address and contact details.

Entries must be lodged online to be included in the prize and exhibition, follow the link below.

Entries must be delivered to Gosford Regional Gallery by Monday 14 December 2026 at 10am.

ENTER HERE: https://www.trybooking.com/DRAHD

Entries Open: 19 October 2026
Entries Close: Monday 14 December 2026 at 10am                
Exhibition: Saturday 19 December 2026 – Sunday 10 January 2027
Award ceremony and opening: Saturday 19 December 10:30am 
 
Image Credit: Poppi Lawlor, AboutFace 13 – 15years winner 2025