Gallery 2: Sunday 26 November to Sunday 10 December 2023
Opening Saturday 25 November 6-8pm
Celebrating the creativity of Australia’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.
Young Drawers’ Prize 2023 Winners
Drawing Prize
Drawing Prize - SENIOR
$300 art supplies voucher Sponsored by Capital Chemist
Oliver Houghton
Isaiah 43:1, “Hypocrisy”, 2022
Drawing Prize - JUNIOR
$200 art supplies voucher Sponsored by Capital Chemist
Jasiri
A white CAT, 2023.
Digital Drawing Prize
Digital Drawing Prize- SENIOR
$250 art supplies voucher Sponsored by The Factor
Justin Legaspi
After Life, 2023
Digital Drawing Prize- Junior
$250 art supplies voucher Sponsored by The Factor
Luca H
Mountain to success, 2022.
Young Drawers’ Prize 2023 Finalists
Junior Category (11 years and under)
Senior Category (12 to 18 years)
Abigail
Aniko
Daniel
Grace Shelton
Isabel Gardiner
Bella
Justin Legaspi
Mally
miapia
Oliver Houghton
Pinky
Sarah
Junyan
Luca
Maia Shu An Lam
Patrick
Tommy Zhao
Vivienne
Zara Comyns
Alice Cui
Bella
Emerick Chen
Erica
Ethan Zheng
Jasiri
Jessica