wa portrait artists
Fantastic outdoor life drawing event at the WA Museum. Come down and draw some fabulous Perth performers with the WA Portrait Artists.
WA Portrait Artists presents: Pop-up Portraits
WA Museum Boola Bardip – City Room (forecourt)
Sunday 15th November | 10am - 12pm
Free event
Discover the art of portraiture at Pop-up Portraits, an outdoor pencil and charcoal life drawing event hosted by WA Portrait Artists. In this unique session, Perth performers will sit as live models (not performing) while you learn to capture their likeness with guidance from some of WA’s finest portrait artists.
All drawing materials will be supplied with a gold coin donation, though participants are welcome to bring their own. Whether you’re picking up a pencil for the first time or honing your skills, this is a relaxed and creative way to explore portrait drawing in the open air.
To register for the event go to Pop-up Portraits Tickets, Sunday, November 15 • 10 AM - 12 PM | Eventbrite
Supported by The Lester Prize, WA Museum Boola Bardip and Perth Art Weekend
WA Portrait Artist 2026 Exhibition at Council House, Perth
WA portrait artists is an association of WA artists who include portraiture within their practise. Members all live in or have a connection to Western Australia and have been a finalist in a major national or international portraiture prize such as the Portia Geach, Doug Moran, Shirley Hannan and the Archibald, or have otherwise joined through juried membership.
Since its formation in 2012 the WA portrait artists has been a supportive network for the sharing of ideas, a purposeful collective seeking out collaborative opportunities and ways in which our members can promote the genre of portraiture through exhibitions and community engagement.
Commissioning a portrait
A painted portrait is a lasting way to capture memories of people worthy of admiration; colleagues, friends, family, or even yourself. It does not have to be expensive but there are many decisions to be made. Click here for more details.
