Portrait Contest

The Frans Hals Museum and the Amsterdam Museum are joining forces for the Portraits of North-Holland exhibitions, showcasing the 'faces and stories of today' in the province. Historical portraits in museums tell interesting stories and bring the past to life. However, the time of these artworks is far behind us, and we don't always see that reflected in museums. That's why it's time for fresh faces and new stories. Because to be heard, you also need to be seen. And that's where WE need YOU! 

Who captures the faces and stories of today best? The four prize winners will be selected by a panel of judges and through online public voting. The jury consists of Babs Gons (Poet Laureate), Sioe Jeng Tsao (illustrator and writer), Raquel van Haver (artist), Marwan Magroun (Photographer Laureate), Aukje Dekker (visual artist), and Jan Hoek (photographer and artist). Four portraits will be awarded prizes, and the prizes are...

The winners will have an honored place in the exhibitions at the Amsterdam Museum (2024) and the Frans Hals Museum (2025), and they will also receive a cash prize per category:

• Best group portrait: €1,000
• Best individual portrait: €1,000
• Audience award: €500
• Youth prize: €500

But that's not all! In addition to the winning portraits, the remaining submitted portraits also have the chance for a spot in the exhibitions:

Amsterdam Museum: July 27 to November 11, 2024
Frans Hals Museum: April 3 to August 17, 2025