The Lester Prize is one of Australia’s most prestigious awards for portraiture, celebrating the talents of artists and engaging the community. This screening debuts the finalists for this year’s Lester Prize, chosen from nearly 1,000 entries vying for the coveted award.
These digital screenings complement the physical exhibition at WA Museum Boola Bardip, in situ September- November 2025.
About The Lester Prize
The Lester Prize is managed by The Lester Inc, a not-for-profit organisation founded in 2007 to provide an avenue for artists to exhibit works of portraiture within Western Australia.
Working with government, peak arts bodies and community groups, it helps to diversify WA’s local economy, grow cultural tourism, and activate spaces through creative placemaking.
The Lester Prize provides locals and visitors with the opportunity to engage with the artform each year in a format that puts the artists and community front-and-centre.
Screening
October 1 – November 30
City of Perth Northridge Piazza Superscreen
City of Perth Forrest Place Arts Screen
About the screening
The City Urban Screens hosts a variety of screenings. In Northbridge these range from formal events like feature films, complete with bean bag seating for viewers, to more casual gatherings for sporting events and exhibitions (such as this screening). Here, visitors can relax on the lawn, savour the renowned culinary delights of Northbridge, or enjoy a stroll along James Street, taking in the vibrant artwork.
City of Perth Northridge Piazza Superscreen & City of Perth Forrest Place Arts Screen are initiatives of the City of Perth.