Woods Street Youth Art Prize 2026

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Applications close
12 June 2026
Announced
17 July 2026
Prize money
AUD $2,500
Location
VIC, Australia
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Woods Street Youth Art Prize 2026

The Woods Street Youth Art Prize is a much-loved biennial exhibition celebrating the creativity, diversity and spirit of young people across Melbourne’s west, returning to Woods Street Arts Space in 2026.

This exciting opportunity invites emerging artists to share their work, connect with the community and be part of an exhibition. Who can apply? The Woods Street Youth Art Prize is open to young people aged 14 to 25 years who study, live, work, or have a connection to the western suburbs of Melbourne from the cities of Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Brimbank, Melton, Wyndham, Moonee Valley, Geelong or Melbourne.

Teachers, youth workers or community arts organisation representatives can apply on behalf of young people with parental/guardian consent. Artists under the age of 16 years must have guardian/parental consent.

What Can You Submit? We welcome a wide range of artistic practices, including: 2D works (painting, drawing, photography etc) 3D works (sculpture, installation) Film Performance art Each artist can submit a maximum of two artworks. Exhibition details

All selected artworks will be exhibited at Woods Street Arts Space in Laverton from 4 to 19 September 2026. This exhibition offers a unique platform to showcase your work to a broad audience and be part of a celebration of creativie young people from the western suburbs.

It also highlights the important role that Woods Street Arts Space plays in our community. Artist terms and conditions and application via: https://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/Arts-events-and-culture/Creative-opportunities/Woods-Street-Youth-Art-Prize

Summary
Application dates
4 May 2026 - 12 June 2026
Exhibition dates
04 September 2026 - 19 September 2026
Finalists notified
3 July 2026
Eligibility
Regional or State Entries
Prize frequency
Biennial - Even Years
Judges
TBA
Prize genre
Youth
Location
Woods Street Arts Space, Altona
VIC
Australia
Prior Winners
No prize winners information available