The annual MELT Portrait Prize returns, celebrating heroes in the LGBTIQ+ community, attracting exceptional artworks from across Australia.
The annual Melt Portrait Prize gives visual artists the creative license to celebrate heroes in the LGBTIQ+ community; whether it be a local icon or an internationally acclaimed personality.
Having developed a reputation for attracting exceptional works of art from across Australia, this highly anticipated portrait prize offers a Judge’s Choice, People’s Choice Prize and Highly Commended.
The result, a stunning exhibition of shortlisted works exhibited throughout Brisbane Powerhouse, featuring a variety of mediums including painting photography, drawing and digital illustration and sculpture.
View the exhibition of shortlisted works as well as discovering the icons that make up our LGBTIQ+ community as you browse the exhibition at Brisbane Powerhouse.
Image: MELT Portrait Prize 2019 People’s Choice Winner: Tim Wang: Becalmed.