Moreton Bay Youth Art Awards
The Moreton Bay Youth Art Awards are an annual exhibition and award opportunity for school-aged artists living in or attending a school in City of Moreton Bay.
Each year, you’re invited to marvel at the creativity, skill, and unique perspectives of our talented young artists at the free Moreton Bay Youth Art Awards exhibition.
Key dates
- Applications open: Wednesday 1 July 2026
- Applications close: Thursday 1 October 2026, 11:59 PM
- Artwork delivery to Albany Creek Community Centre:
- Thursday 8 October, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Friday 9 October, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Saturday 10 October, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Exhibition: Saturday 17 to Sunday 25 October 2026
- Awards Ceremonies: Saturday 24 October 2026
- Primary (Prep – Year 6): 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM
- Secondary (Year 7 – 12): 2:15 PM to 3:00 PM
- Artwork collection: Monday 26 October 2026, 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
How to enter
Entries are now closed. Entrants will receive all updates and correspondence regarding their submission via email.
It’s essential that you read all instructions and conditions below before filling out an entry form.
Entry forms must be submitted online. You do not need to include an image of the artwork. There is no fee to enter.
Only eligible entries will be accepted. Ensure you have read the terms and conditions of entry.
To assist you with your entry, view the frequently asked questions(PDF, 561KB).
Award categories
The first column describes the art category, and the second column describes the medium types. The final column outlines the year level group for individual entries.
| Award categories |
Accepted mediums |
Individual year levels |
| Two-dimensional (2D) works |
- painting
- drawing
- printmaking
- photography
- digital art
|
- Prep to 3
- 4 to 6
- 7 to 10
- 11 to 12
|
| Three-dimensional (3D) works |
- sculpture
- ceramics
- installation
|
- Prep to 3
- 4 to 6
- 7 to 10
- 11 to 12
|
| Collaborative works |
- painting
- drawing
- printmaking
- photography
- digital art
- sculpture
- ceramics
- installation
|
|
Awards and prizes
Individual
Prize money of $200 will be awarded to the best individual entry from each of the four year level groups, and in each of the two art categories. Place-getters will receive a trophy and certificate.
Collaborative team
The collaborative section is open to schools in City of Moreton Bay who wish to enter collaborative works. A group of three or more students from the same group qualify to win a prize across three year levels. Prizes consist of a $1000 scholarship to be spent on art workshops for the winning school.
People's Choice Award
The People's Choice Award celebrates the artwork that captures the hearts of the community. Visitors will have the chance to vote for their favourite piece, and the entry with the most votes will receive a certificate, trophy and prize pack of art materials valued up to $100.
Image credit: Embellysh Photography.
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View the Youth Art Awards 2025 winners
Explore the winning artwork.