The Percivals 2026
Date:
Future Dates
- Thu, 09 Jul 2026 – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Fri, 10 Jul 2026 – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Sat, 11 Jul 2026 – 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Sun, 12 Jul 2026 – 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Tue, 14 Jul 2026 – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Wed, 15 Jul 2026 – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Thu, 16 Jul 2026 – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Fri, 17 Jul 2026 – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Sat, 18 Jul 2026 – 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Sun, 19 Jul 2026 – 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Tue, 21 Jul 2026 – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Wed, 22 Jul 2026 – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Thu, 23 Jul 2026 – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Fri, 24 Jul 2026 – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Sat, 25 Jul 2026 – 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Sun, 26 Jul 2026 – 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Tue, 28 Jul 2026 – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Wed, 29 Jul 2026 – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Thu, 30 Jul 2026 – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Fri, 31 Jul 2026 – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Sat, 01 Aug 2026 – 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Sun, 02 Aug 2026 – 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Tue, 04 Aug 2026 – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Wed, 05 Aug 2026 – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Thu, 06 Aug 2026 – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Fri, 07 Aug 2026 – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Sat, 08 Aug 2026 – 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Sun, 09 Aug 2026 – 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Tue, 11 Aug 2026 – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Wed, 12 Aug 2026 – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Thu, 13 Aug 2026 – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Fri, 14 Aug 2026 – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Sat, 15 Aug 2026 – 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Sun, 16 Aug 2026 – 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Tue, 18 Aug 2026 – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Wed, 19 Aug 2026 – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Thu, 20 Aug 2026 – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Fri, 21 Aug 2026 – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Sat, 22 Aug 2026 – 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Sun, 23 Aug 2026 – 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Tue, 25 Aug 2026 – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Wed, 26 Aug 2026 – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Thu, 27 Aug 2026 – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Fri, 28 Aug 2026 – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Sat, 29 Aug 2026 – 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Sun, 30 Aug 2026 – 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
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Cost:
Venue:
Corner Denham Street and Flinders Street
Townsville City QLD 4810
Phone:
Overview
The Percivals is North Queensland’s own biennial portrait competition.
While showcasing the outstanding and innovative work being produced by Australian artists, the competition has also given many emerging artists, Australia-wide and internationally, an opportunity to engage with portraiture and share their expressions of themselves and those close to them.
The Percivals 2026 is currently on display until 30 August 2026 at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery.
You can now view the winners and the full list of finalists on The Percivals website.
Percivals Programs
Discover new ways of seeing and creating with The Percivals 2026 Public Programs, a dynamic series of workshops and tours designed to deepen your connection to portraiture.
From hands-on sessions in painting, photography and drawing with experienced local artists, to engaging exhibition tours for all audiences, these programs offer a unique opportunity to explore the art of capturing character, expression and life.
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned creative, there’s something to inspire you at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery.
Tours |
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Exhibition Tours No bookings required Thursdays – 16 July, 6 August & 20 August, 11am – 12pm Perc Tucker Regional Gallery |
Workshops |
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Portrait Play: School Holiday Workshops Drop-in, no bookings required, all ages welcome 30 June – 3 July, 10am – 12noon daily Perc Tucker Regional Gallery |
Surreal Soft Sculptures: School Holiday Workshops Drop-in, no bookings required, all ages welcome 7 – 10 July, 10am – 12noon daily Pinnacles Gallery |
Portraits in Photography Bookings required, 18+ Saturday 18 July, 10:30am – 12:30pm Perc Tucker Regional Gallery BOOK NOW |
Self-guided workshops |
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Animal Life Drawing Bookings required, 12+ Thursday 23 July, 6 – 8pm Perc Tucker Regional Gallery BOOK NOW |
Percy's Activity Space |
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The Percivals 2026 has a dedicated activity space open for all ages! Head to Perc Tucker Regional Gallery and join in the fun! Create some crazy creatures with our magnet wall; draw a portrait; or colour in some cute Aussie animals. Drop-in, no bookings required, all ages welcomeOpen during Gallery opening hours Perc Tucker Regional Gallery |
Additional Details
Age Suitability:
Accessibility:
- Disability parking
- Disability restroom
- Wheelchair accessible venue
Notes:
Exhibiting at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, 23 May – 30 August 2026.
Image credit:
Jim FILMER
Aunty Rhonda – Stolen, Strong, Resilient [detail] 2024
Portrait of Aunty Rhonda Collard-Spratt
Digital photographic print on translucent fabric
180 x 145 cm
Image courtesy of the artist.
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