BASE YOUTH ART PRIZE 2025
END OF YEAR EXHIBITION FOR YOUNG ARTISTS
SHOWCASING THE NEXT GENERATION OF ARTISTS.
BASE Youth Art Prize is for all Australian children to enter, showcase & celebrate their creativity, imagination and talent in visual arts. It is a three week physical art show in Carrington NSW with over $1,500 in prizes offered across three age categories.
HOW TO ENTER
Submit online by 9 November. Entry fee is $50 for up to 3 works.
Deliver or mail your artwork to Studio97 by 10 November.
Join us for the exhibition opening on 23 November to see your work on the walls and celebrate the prize winners in each category.
WHY ENTER?
Art is more than just colours on a paper—it’s a way for kids to express themselves, develop critical thinking, and boost their confidence. Whether your child is an aspiring artist or simply loves to draw, entering this competition can:
Build Confidence: There’s nothing like seeing their work celebrated to help kids feel proud of their creativity.
Encourage Skill Development: Exploring art teaches patience, problem-solving, and fine motor skills.
Provide a Fun Challenge: It’s a great way for kids to engage in a positive, rewarding activity.
Dancers have their concerts. Athletes have their finals and presentations. The BASE Youth Art Prize is the end-of-year spotlight for young artists.
It isn’t only a prize; it’s a celebration & a chance for creativity to take centre stage.
Open to ages 5–18
$50 entry (submit up to 3 works)
Over $1,500 in prizes
Every single artwork exhibited
KEY DATES
SUBMISSIONS OPEN
WEDNESDAY
17 SEPT 2025
SUBMISSIONS CLOSE
SUNDAY
9 NOV 2025
ARTWORK DELIVERY
MONDAY
10 NOV 2025
OPENING NIGHT & PRIZE DAY
SUNDAY
23 NOV 2025
EXHIBITION OPEN
23 NOV - 12 DEC 2025
CATEGORIES + PRIZES
Who Can Enter & What You Could Win
The BASE Youth Art Prize is open to young artists aged 5–18.
BASE Infant: 5–8 years
BASE Primary: 9–12 years
BASE High: 13–18 years
Paint, sketch, collage, cartoon, any medium and any idea. The gallery is yours.
The winner of each category will receive:
2025 BASE Youth Art Prize offers over $1,500 in prizes! The three grand prize winners will receive a prize pack valued over $500 each, which includes:
A special 2hr art and mentoring 1:1 session with BASE Art Space mentor or guest artist in the field of art preference.
BASE Art Space art supplies to keep those creative juices flowing – including all artist quality materials not limited to full sets of acrylic paints, water colour paints, sketch materials, specialty paper and visual diaries housed within premium BASE Art Space packaging.
$150 Visa Gift Card to use however they like.
Certificate and accreditation documents for selective school applications and scholarships.
