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Portrait Artist of the Year

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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 Australia…

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Season 2, Episode 1
TBA — Sunday, August 16, 2026 on ABC iview
In 2 weeks

When does Portrait Artist of the Year come out?

Portrait Artist of the Year returns with season 2, episode 1 ("TBA") on Sunday, August 16, 2026, airing on ABC iview. That is in 14 days.

This is the only episode currently scheduled. The show is currently in production.

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