M16 Young Drawers Prize 2023 / by Kirrily Jordan

Celebrating the creativity of Australiaโ€™s next generations, we are thrilled to present the third annual M16 Artspace Young Drawers Prize. This exciting competition shines a spotlight on the artistic brilliance of young talents, providing them with a platform to showcase their skills and innovation in the realm of drawing.


Joining the main prize sponsored by Capital Chemist is an exciting evolution in the form of a new Digital Drawing category. This addition, welcomes artists who harness the power of technology to redefine the boundaries of drawing, proudly brought to you by 'The Factor.'

Entrants from the ACT and across Australia are invited to participate, showcasing works completed in the past year. Each prize is divided into two age-based categories: Senior (ages 12-18 ) and Junior (11 and under!), ensuring a fair and inclusive evaluation process.

The culmination of the Young Drawers Prize is an exhibition hosted at M16 Artspace from November 25th to December 10th, 2023. This showcase will highlight the finalists' outstanding creations, providing them with a platform to share their talent with a wider audience.

Prizes



Drawing Prize

Senior Prize $300 art supplies voucher

Junior Prize $200 art supplies voucher

 

Digital Drawing Prize


Junior Digital Drawing Prize $250 art supplies voucher

Senior Digital Drawing Prize $250 art supplies voucher

 

Key Dates

Entries open: NOW

Entries close: 11:59pm Sunday October 22nd , 2023

Finalists announced: Friday, November 3rd , 2023.

Artwork delivery deadline: Friday, November 17th , 2023

Exhibition opening and prize announcements: Saturday, November 25th , 2023. 6pm- 8pm

Exhibition closes: Sunday, December 10th, 2023


Entries

Complete the online entry form, via link below!

You will receive a confirmation email if your entry was submitted successfully. No hard copy entries will be accepted.

  • To enter you will be asked to provide:

    • One image of the artwork.
      JPG files only, high resolution, maximum file size 3MB.
      Files must be named as Artist Name_Artwork Title__ Year Completed. Image credit.jpg.
      *Image credit must be the name of the photographer. ( If you took the photo donโ€™t worry about this part!)

    • The year your artwork was made!
      All works must have been completed in the last year.

    • Installation instructions.
      Artworks on paper will be pinned through the paper to the wall,
      (or)

      Please attach tabs to your work if you do not want your work pinned directly to the wall or consult M16 about alternative hanging methods.

    • An Artist Statement ***

      *** not compulsory!
      If you would like, please provide a short explanation of your work. What is it about? How did you make it? What inspired you?

  • Exhibition dates: Saturday, November 25th - Sunday, December 10th , 2023

    Location: Gallery 1, M16 Artspace, 21 Blaxland Crescent Griffith ACT 2603

    Opening Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 12pm to 5pm.

    Winners of each prize will be announced at the opening event at M16 Artspace on Saturday, November 25th, 2023.

  • The Young Drawers Prize is open to all artists under 18 years of age (as at time of entry) living in Australia.

 

Please read the full Conditions of Entry before entering, as they change every year.

First Nations people, d/Deaf and Disabled people, and people of different genders, sexualities and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.


Applications in flexible formats or languages will be accommodated wherever possible. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us via any of the details below.

Contact

For any inquiries or further information, please contact us via any of the details below!

Phone (02) 6295 9438
Office hours: Wednesday to Friday, 12pm - 5pm

Email
office@m16artspace.com

or

Mimir Soboslay Moore, Marketing and Communications coordinator
exhibitions@m16artspace.com