Young Paddo Prize 2026
Paddington Art Prize
Funding
AUD $500 First Prize
Deadline
28 June 2026
Location
AUS
Entry Fee
NZD 10
About
An Annual National Youth Prize for an A4 painting on paper inspired by the Australian landscape for artists aged 5-18 years.
The Young Paddo Art Prize is the premier national youth companion to the prestigious Paddington Art Prize. This is a call-to-action for young creatives (ages 5–18) to interpret the Australian Landscape through the medium of paint.
Unlike many digital-heavy youth awards, this prize celebrates traditional materiality, requiring an A4 painting on paper. It offers young artists a rare opportunity to have their work professionally framed, exhibited at Council House in Woollahra, and judged alongside their peers on a national stage.
Key Details
Eligibility: Australian citizens/permanent residents aged 5–18.
The Brief: An A4 painting inspired by the Australian landscape, created in the last 12 months.
Media: Must be Oil, acrylic, watercolour, ink, pastel, or mixed media/collage. No AI or Digital.
The Stakes: $500 Winner and $250 Honourable Mention per age category.
Entry Fee: $10 (Covers admin and the return of your artwork framed).