A vibrant collection of portraits is on display at NSW Parliament this July, showcasing the talent of six professional artists with intellectual disability – with four Archibald Prize finalists among them!

The exhibition, 'Portraits from Studio A', includes paintings from Thom Roberts, Victoria Atkison, Mathew Calandra, Meagan Pelham, Daniel Kim and Jaycee Kim. They're from Studio A, a Sydney-based supported studio helping tackle the barriers faced by visual artists with intellectual disability.

Learn more about Studio A and meet just some of the artists in the video below:

Thom Roberts, Meagan Pelham and Daniel Kim are also among the Studio A artists profiled in the ABC's Art Bites series, which can be seen here.

Portraits from Studio A is being hosted at NSW Parliament by the President of the Legislative Council, the Hon Ben Franklin.

How to see the exhibition

Visit the exhibition at NSW Parliament House on weekdays, 9am-5pm, until Thursday 27 July. The Parliament is currently undergoing restoration works, but remains open to the public. Access is to the left of the building, via the security gatehouse. Visitors can follow the signage into the building and take either the stairs or lift to the Fountain Court exhibition space.

''Portraits from Studio A' can be seen along the left wall of the Fountain Court.

Virtual exhibition

Can't make it to Parliament House? Explore the artworks and stories of Unconditional Stories in the virtual exhibition space below:

Interested in exhibiting at NSW Parliament?