Julia deVille - oil on linen, 97 x 71cm

The Archibald Prize, first awarded in 1921, is Australia’s favourite art award, and one of its most prestigious. Awarded to the best portrait painting, the Archibald Prize is a who’s who of Australian culture – from politicians to celebrities, sporting heroes to artists.

Art Gallery of New South Wales 19 July - 28 September
 
The exhibition will tour the following venues:
Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery  4 October 2014 - 16 November 2014
Gosford Regional Gallery 21 November 2014 - 4 January 2015  

• Maitland Regional Gallery 16 January 2015 - 22 February 2015
• Lismore Regional Gallery 28 February 2015 - 12 April 2015
• Coffs Harbour City Gallery 18 April 2015 - 31 May 2015
• Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery 5 June 2015 - 19 July 2015
• Griffith Regional Art Gallery 25 July 2015 - 6 September 2015