The Archibald Prize is coming to Ngununggula in 2024

The regional gallery will showcase the Archibald Prize exhibition as part of its summer program from November, 2024.

Ngununggula director Megan Monte said the gallery has been on the waitlist for the renowned exhibition since it opened in 2021.

"The Archibald Prize is one of the most popular exhibitions in Australia, and we're honoured to host it here at Ngununggula," she said.

"I'm sure it will be a popular one for us, and an opportunity for locals to see the exhibition right at the doorstep."

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Artist Ben Quilty, who helped get the regional gallery off the ground said it was "really overdue" for the area.

"It's really exciting, everyone gets the opportunity to see it," he said.

The national portrait prize has been running for more than 100 years in the Art Gallery of NSW (AGNSW), and has toured around many regional galleries.

This year, there are 57 finalists on display at the AGNSW, with many by regional artists.

Bowral artist Danie Mellor; who has also been a previous finalist in the Wynne and Sulman Prizes and Zoe Young, are among this year's finalists.

This is the third time Ms Young has been a finalist in the national prize.

Artist Tim Storrier was awarded the Packing Room Prize in 2014 for his portrait of the late Barry Humphries, as his character Sir Les Patterson.

This year's Packing Room Prize was awarded to Andrea Huelin for her portrait of comedian Cal Wilson.

Ms Monte confirmed the entire exhibition would be on display when it comes to the Highlands in late 2024.

The gallery has also been chosen to hold the Wynne Prize between now, and 2025.

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