kids art competition 2026
Get ready to let your imagination soar! The Spencil Art Prize is all about celebrating kids' creativity. Whether they’re budding Picassos or young Van Goghs, we want to see their amazing art. Kids aged 13 years and under are invited to enter the Spencil Art Prize 2026 and win incredible prizes, including $1,900 worth of goodies!
So, kids - grab your paintbrushes, put on your art smocks, and get ready to create something awesome. We can't wait to see what you come up with!
$1,900+ worth of prizes!
By getting involved, your budding little Matisses or Picassos have the opportunity to win awesome prizes in their age category: 8 years and under and 9 to 13 years.
Two lucky winners will receive Major Prize Packs worth $400 each plus there are 20x runner-up prizes and weekly staff picks!
TWO MAJOR PRIZE PACKS
Here's what's included in each Major Prize Pack:
- School supplies featuring your child’s favourite design
- A special collaboration with Spencil’s designers to turn their art into an actual product
- Spencil art supplies to keep those creative juices flowing – including Get Arty Colouring Set, Silky Crayons, Art Smock, Sketchbook and more
- $100 Visa Gift Card to use however they like
Runner-Up Prizes
- $50 Spencil Vouchers for 10 runners-up in each age category
- That's 20 runner-up prizes in total
Weekly Staff Picks
- Each week our team will pick a staff favourite
- These winners will receive a Spencil goodie pack
how to enter
Create your masterpiece: Get your little artist to draw, paint, or sketch their best artwork
Submit their entry online: Fill out the entry form and upload a picture of the artwork - it’s super quick!
It's that simple to get involved!
Important dates
Entries open:
Tuesday 6 January 2026
Entries close:
Wednesday 4 March 2026
Winners announced:
Wednesday 1 April 2026
Our 2025 winners...
Cordelia Su - age 8
THE SYMPHONY OF THE SNAIL
"I have drawn a musical band of snails to highlight their vital role in nature. These tiny creatures are key players in the decomposition process, recycling nutrients and enriching the soil. Their unseen work helps our gardens thrive!"
- Cordelia Su
Ronja Ellison - age 12
FLINDERS RANGERS MAGIC
"When we went to the Flinders Rangers a while ago, one of the most beautiful things there were the trees. This painting is based on the beautiful trees there.”
- Ronja Ellison
FAQs
Have questions? Here are a few common queries - feel free to reach out of if you need anything else!
- What is the age range for this competition?
Kids aged 8 years and under (Young Stars) and 9 to 13 years (Shooting Stars) are eligible to enter. - Can I enter multiple pieces of artwork?
Yes, you’re welcome to enter multiple artworks! - What should I do if I don’t receive a confirmation email?
If you don’t see it in your inbox, check your spam folder!
