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An Annual National Youth Prize for an A4 painting on paper inspired by the Australian landscape for artists aged 5-18 years.

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The Young Paddo Prize accepts entries from artists aged 5 to 18, with five finalist works selected from each of the following age groups:

5 - 8 years

13 - 15 years

9 - 12 years

16 - 18 years

$500 Winner and $250 Honourable Mention awarded to artists in each age category.

Conditions of entry:

Entries must be made by an artists parent and/or guardian. $10 entry fee.

Painting on A4 paper inspired by Australian landscape or environment.

Key dates:

Prize presentation

Date TBC

2025 Young Paddo Exhibition 

Date TBC

PADDINGTON ART PRIZE
NEWSLETTER

For parents and guardians of young artists who want to keep up to date with the Annual $30,000 National Acquisitive Paddington Art Prize Online Entry Period updates and reminders

Paddington Art Prize acknowledges the Gadigal peoples of Eora Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the land we are based on and extends that acknowledgment to all Traditional Custodians of the land across the continent which are showcased in every work included in this art prize. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' unique cultural and spiritual connection to Country and pay respect to Elders past, and present. 

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