M16 Artspace Young Drawers Prize 2026 / by Exhibitions

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Opening Saturday 21 November, 2026, 6-8pm
Sunday 22 November - Sunday 13 December


After receiving an incredible number of entries from talented young artists across Australia, our panel has selected the finalists for the 2026 Young Drawers Prize Exhibition.

Congratulations to all our young finalists, and thank you to everyone who submitted their work. We loved seeing your creativity and can't wait to see what you create next.

Join us for the awards ceremony on 21 November where the prize-winning artists will be announced.

 

2026 Finalists

 

Senior Category (12 - 18 years)

Penelope A

Wenqi C

Sukaina D

Aliah O

Steven P

Ashley S

Baian S

Genevieve S

Serena S

Alan W

Annie W

Emma W

 

Junior Category (11 years and under)

Eleanor B

Harland F

Laura J

Aerin K

Ian K

Sean K

Abigail L

Sophia R

Gianna S

Taiga S

Skylar W

Eddie Z

 

Digital Drawing Prize (Junior + Senior)

Leon A

Alicia L

Evelyn P

Jasmin P

Diala Q

Genevieve S

Nathan T

Aaron W