2026 Pyrenees Youth Art Competition

Young person sitting outdoors in an open space on lawn in front of an easel painting. Around her are paints, brushes and painting equipment. The sun is setting in the distance.

Shining a spotlight on local youth creativity, the Pyrenees 2026 Youth Art Competition is open for all secondary school-aged young people living, studying, working, or participating in activities within the Pyrenees Shire.

The competition will run from 1 July to 31 August, with five winners receiving a $200 gift card prize. Winning artworks may also be featured in Pyrenees Shire youth publications, promotional materials, social media campaigns, and community engagement activities.

This year’s theme is Good Things Grow Here – exploring the Pyrenees through the eyes and artwork of our young people and we welcome entries across a range of artistic mediums including photography, painting, drawing, sculpture, digital art, mixed media, and other visual art forms.

Entries can be of new or existing artwork completed by young people and you can enter up to five individual pieces of art in the 2026 Youth Art Competition.

Artworks will be adjudged by Pyrenees Shire Council and community representatives on:

•  Creativity and originality (40%)
•  Artistic effort and presentation (40%)
•  Connection to theme (20%)

Winners will be announced via the Pyrenees Shire Council Facebook Page.

Competition Timeline

Date

Activity 

       Colourful poster of reds, orange and yellow with text 'Pyrenees 2026 Youth Art Competition, $1,000 in prizes. Entries open July 1 and close August 31.  

1 July

Competition officially opens 

 

1 August

First monthly winner announced ($200 gift card)

            

31 August

Competition closes

 

1 September

Second monthtly winner announced ($200 gift card)

                   

15 September  

Three major winners announced ($200 gift card each)

 
     
     

 

To enter simply upload your artwork and complete the entry form below:

 

DOC, DOCX, JPG, JPEG, PNG, PDF, MP4, MP3 (Max 5GB

Artist Declaration * (required)

Consent for Future Use of Artwork

I understand that young people retain ownership of their artwork, but provide Pyrenees Shire Council with permission to professionally photograph and reproduce winning artworks for promotional and community purposes, including:

  • Featured in Pyrenees Shire youth publications

  • Used in Council promotional materials

  • Shared on social media and digital campaigns

  • Displayed at community venues, libraries, or youth events

Parent / Guardian Consent

If you are under 18 please also gain parent/guardian consent for artwork to be used according to the above list.

 

 

 

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