Three Faces
Mansfield Portrait Prize

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PLEASE NOTE

• Three finalists will be selected following the close of the Expressions of Interest on 23 August 2026

• Each artist will create an artwork in a medium of their choice of the subject who will be an identity from the Mansfield district

• Two public events to be held at the Delatite Hotel in Mansfield - see below.

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FIRST EVENT - The Reveal

• Thursday 3 September 2026. Cocktail party style event at The Delatite Hotel, Mansfield

• Introduction of the three successful artists and the ‘mystery’ sitter. Artist’s photograph and preliminary sketch the sitter.

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SECOND EVENT -  The Unveiling

• Thursday 15 October 2026. Dinner event at The Delatite Hotel, Mansfield.

• The winning portraits are chosen by the Mansfield Shire Mayor and the Director/Curator, Benalla Gallery.

PRIZES​

• ACQUISITIVE ADULT PRIZE $2000– Sponsored by Mansfield Shire Council

• The two runner up artists each receive $250

• Artworks not chosen as the winning works can be sold with a commission of 20% to Arts Council of Mansfield.

CONDITIONS

• Expressions of Interest close at 5pm on 23 August 2026.

• Interested Artists need to provide images of portraits or artworks they have previously produced.

• All artists need to be over 18 years old and a resident of Mansfield or surrounds.

• The three participating artists are chosen by the Arts Mansfield committee and the decision is final with no correspondence entered into.

• Artists must attend The Reveal and The Unveiling.

• Each artist works in their own medium, supplies all their own materials and canvases etc.

• The finished artwork must be ready to hang.

• The winning portrait becomes an acquisition of the Mansfield Shire Council.