Moreton Bay Youth Art Awards

A girl in a yellow jumper looking at a bird sculpture.

The Moreton Bay Youth Art Awards are an annual exhibition and award opportunity for school-aged artists living 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.

Entries for the 2025 Moreton Bay Youth Art Awards will open in June 2025.

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Award categories and prize information

Award categories

Two-dimensional works (2D)

Including:

painting
drawing
printmaking
photography
digital art.

Three-dimensional works (3D)

Including:

sculpture
ceramics
installation.

Grade groups

Individual

Grades include:

Prep - 3
4 - 6
7 - 10
11 - 12.

Collaborative

Grades include:

Prep - 3
4 - 6
7 - 12.

Prizes

Individual

Prize money of $200 will be awarded to the best individual entry from each of the four grade groups, and in each of the two art categories. Place-getters will receive a trophy and certificate.

School scholarship collaborative

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 of the same group qualify to win a prize in each of the two art categories. Prizes consist of a $1000 scholarship to be spent on art workshops for the winning school.