Murray Bridge Regional Gallery
warmly invites you to join us in celebrating

youth art prize 2026

2-4pm Sunday 15 Nov

Celebrating diverse artistic talents, our annual Youth Art Prize is a platform for young people to express their views about collective and personal experiences.

The Youth Art Prize aims to empower young people to pursue their creative aspirations.

Since its humble beginnings co-initiated by The Station well over a decade ago, it now offers a total prize pool valued at over $4,500, including cash and vouchers that will support the recipients’ ongoing engagement with the arts.

AGE CATEGORIES 12-14yrs | 15-17yrs | 18-20yrs | 21-25yrs

PRIZES
Overall Winner $1,000
PLUS in EACH of the 4 age categories + People’s Choice:
Winners $400; 2nd Places $100 art materials voucher + $100 art books voucher; 3rd Places $100 art materials voucher.
Best Compassion Depiction of an Animal $150 from Murraylands Animal Welfare Watch.

2026 PRIZE JUDGE: tbc

Cr Karen Eckermann, Patron of Murraylands Animal Welfare Watch will judge the prize for the Best Compassionate Depiction of an Animal.

Gallery Visitors will vote for their favourite artworks for the People’s Choice awards.

Contact the host of Youth Art Prize 2026 - Prize Announcements + Closing Celebration