Moreton Bay Youth Art Awards

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Exhibition

Marvel at the creativity, skill, and unique perspectives of our talented young artists at the free Moreton Bay Youth Art Awards exhibition.

Discover what matters to young people, what inspires them, what they care about, and the stories they tell through their art.

The Moreton Bay Youth Art Awards exhibition will run from 12 to 20 October 2024 at the Strathpine Community Centre.

The centre is open to visitors between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM on weekdays, and 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on weekends.

Entries to the Moreton Bay Youth Art Awards have now closed.

Youth Art Award Ceremony

The Youth Art Award Ceremony will be held on Saturday 19 October, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Strathpine Community Centre.

Exhibiting artists and their families are encouraged to attend.

RSVPs for the award ceremony are encouraged.

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People’s Choice Award

Your voice matters! When you drop in, make sure you cast your vote for our people’s choice award.

Do not miss this chance to celebrate creativity, support emerging young artists, and immerse yourself in a world of colour and expression!

Delivery of artwork

Artworks must be delivered to the Strathpine Community Centre on Friday 4 October between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM.

For further information, including the required artwork specifications, refer to the conditions of entry for your entry category.

Collection of artwork

All artworks must be collected following the exhibition on Monday 21 October 2024 between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM.

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.

The award ceremony will be held on Saturday 19 October. 

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Image credit: Embellysh Photography.

When

  • Saturday, 12 October 2024 - Sunday, 20 October 2024

Location

Strathpine Community Centre, Unit 7/199 Gympie Road, Strathpine 45100.  View map

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