The Archibald is one of the most prestigious portrait prizes in the world.

Hidden Faces of the Archibald, known in art circles as the Victorian Salon des Refuses, is the only Victorian exposure for 2010 Archibald entrants.

Showcasing a diverse range of exciting, witty and experimental portraits, Hidden Faces combines the work of established and up-coming Victorian artists.

The Hidden Faces exhibition follows in the long tradition of the French Impressionists of the 1860s who held a breakaway exhibition from the reactionary French Academy. In the inaugural Salon des Refuses, held in 1864 by command of Napoleon III, the exhibits included works
by the acclaimed artists Edmund Manet and Paul Cezanne.

Enter the People\'s Choice Award while visiting the exhibition for your chance
to win an accommodation package at the prestigious Grand Hotel & Apartments Melbourne. Vote for your personal favourite among the portraits on display. The most popular artist will also receive a prize.

All visitors to the exhibition are invited to go into the draw to win the Grand Hotel & Apartments Melbourne, legendary Grand Bed, valued at $4200 complete with sheets, doona, topper and pillows.

You\'ll never want to leave home!

Exhibition dates:
Current until October 15, 2010+
On Display:
Media House Gallery,
The Age, 655 Collins Street, Docklands
(Crn Spencer & Collins Streets
Admission Free:
Open weekdays 7am - 7pm
Competition winners notified:
Monday 18 October, 2010