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The Lester Prize 2026 Youth Awards
The Lester Prize Youth Awards is a competition that encourages the creative talents of young and aspiring artists. It is open to all high school students across Australia and provides entrants with the opportunity to showcase their work, share their unique artistic perspectives and build confidence to further develop their art practice. The competition also allows entrants to share stories with the wider community.
If this aligns with your interests, register now.
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Entries Open: 13 August 2025
Entries Close: 5 March 2026, 5 PM AWST
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Age Requirement:
12 - 17 years old;
or a home-schooled/Australian school student in Years 7 to 12.
Must obtain parent or guardian's consent to enter the Prize.

