Art Gallery on Avalon Beach invites young artists to take part in the Young Avalon Archies, a fun and inspiring portrait competition for
local primary school students.

Key Dates

• Submissions open Monday 6 April 2026
• Entries close Thursday 7 May 2026
• Works to be dropped off to the gallery Friday 8th - Sunday 10th May 2026
• Exhibition 11–18 May 2026
• Awards Night Saturday 16 May 2026

Entry Details

• Open to K–6 students
• A3 or A4 size
• 2D portrait in any medium
• Subject: someone they know
or a self-portrait

Prizes

Prizes will be awarded for K–2, Years 3–6, and People’s Choice, with art supplies valued at $100+ for each category.

Inspired by the spirit of the Archibald Prize, the Young Avalon Archies encourages children to explore portraiture and creativity by painting, drawing or creating a 2D portrait of someone they know — or even a self-portrait. The exhibition celebrates the imagination and talent of young artists from Kindergarten through to Year 6.

Finalist artwork will be exhibited at the Art Gallery on Avalon Beach from 11–18 May 2026, giving young artists the exciting opportunity to see their work displayed in a professional gallery setting and share it with the local community.

The competition will be judged by resident artist Stephanie Galloway Brown, a respected local artist, community member and Archibald finalist.

Young Avalon Archies
Entry Form