Calling all parents, guardians, and teachers!
Inspire your little artists to unleash their creativity and celebrate the beauty of the Australian landscape! 🎨
Enter them into the **Young Paddo Art Prize** for a chance to showcase their talent and win amazing prizes!
The 20 selected National Finalists will have their paintings exhibited alongside the selected grown up Finalists of the 22nd National Acquisitive $30,000 Paddington Art Prize Exhibition held at Art Leven Gallery, Redfern Sydney in October 2025.
All they need is an A4 painting on paper inspired by our stunning Aussie scenery – from golden outbacks to lush rainforests, bustling urban environments & even their backyards- the possibilities are endless!
Why enter?
✅ Boost their confidence and artistic skills
✅ Celebrate their unique perspective
✅ Win exciting prizes and recognition
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to let their creativity shine!
Three independent judges for 2025:
Leda Booth (Senior School Art Educator, NSW)
Michael Clark (Year 7 – 12 Project Officer, VADEA)
Emily Portmann (Artist & Arts Educator)
20 Finalists selected from 4 age categories:
5-8, 9-12, 13-15, and 16 -18 years
*age at time of submission
8 cash prizes:
$500 Age Category Winner
$250 Age Category Honourable Mention
All 20 Finalists will receive a Young Paddo Prize Tote bag containing an art supply provided by The Sydney Art Store
$10 AUD Entry Fee ONE painting
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident kids 5-18 years old
📅 Entries close JUNE 29
Click the link to learn more & enter the prize
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