Digital art competition
Hey young artists of Queensland! If you’ve got a flair for digital art now’s the time to showcase your talent.
The Queensland Youth Week (QYW) Digital Art competition is an opportunity to showcase your artistry and innovation and highlight the social and economic contributions young Queenslanders bring to our state.
This is your moment to let your creativity shine and show us what young Queenslanders can do.
What we’re looking for
We want to see digital artwork that captures the spirit of you—our young Queenslanders. Artwork that celebrates, inspires, and empowers. Show us how you are shaping your future, thriving in your community, and living your best life.
Check out the winning entry from last year, entitled “Here, have a popsicle!”, by Sophie Van Essen.
Your judges will be an independent panel of other young Queenslanders. They will judge your art based on its creativity, originality, and how well it speaks to young people.
What’s in it for you
The top 3 artists will receive:
- 1st place: $1,000 and an exclusive license agreement with the Department of Housing and Public Works (the department). Your artwork will become the face of Queensland Youth Week 2026.
- 2nd place: $500 and a non-exclusive license agreement with the department.
- 3rd place: $250 and a non-exclusive license agreement with the department.
Eligibility
- If you're aged 12 to 25 and are a Queensland resident, you're in!
- If you're under 18, make sure you first get a thumbs-up from a parent or guardian to join in.
- If we ask, you'll need to be able to show proof you live in Queensland and proof of your age.
Artwork must-dos
- Originality: Your artwork needs to be something you made all by yourself (sorry, no AI-generated stuff).
- Digital format: Your artwork must be a digital creation (that's art made on a computer or a digital device).
- A new piece: We're excited to see something new, so it must be art you haven’t shown anywhere before.
- Keep it G-rated: Nothing offensive or inappropriate.
- Cultural respect: If you use traditional Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander designs, stories, or symbols in your work, make sure you have the right permissions. Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) recognises that First Nations people have special rights over their traditional art, stories, and culture. When making art for this competition, it's important to respect these rights and ask for permission from the traditional Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community or custodians of those cultural elements. Find more about ICIP.
- You can only submit one piece, so make it your best!
Submit your entry
Save your artwork in a digital image format (JPEG, PDF or PNG) and submit your entry online by 5pm, Sunday 4 May 2025. If you need more information, take a look at the competition's terms and conditions.
Dates to remember
- Competition closes: 5pm, Sunday 4 May 2025
- Winners announced: By Friday 30 May 2025
More information
If you're curious about anything or need more information, get in touch with us at QYW@housing.qld.gov.au. We will post any updates here on our website or you can follow us on Instagram or Facebook.