Art competitions

 

ArtStart is QVMAG’s long-standing exhibition program, inspiring children to explore and engage with the visual arts.

For 25 years, ArtStart has welcomed young artists from Kindergarten to Grade 6 across Northern Tasmania, providing them with a platform to showcase their creativity.

Held onsite and presented professionally in one of our galleries, the program encourages students to experiment with diverse techniques and artistic approaches, expanding their creative expression. Each exhibition is shaped by a thought-provoking theme, prompting deeper engagement with the artistic process and the presentation of their work.

Teachers are invited to submit student artworks for consideration, offering children the opportunity to share their artistic voices with the community.

At its core, ArtStart is an exhibition curated by young people, for young people, featuring artworks created by young people. This vision is central to the Terry and Nan Woodward ArtStart legacy, fostering creativity, confidence, and artistic exploration from an early age.

Theme:
The next ArtStart exhibition is Celebrating creativity, connection and community.

Submissions closing date:
All entries must be submitted by 4pm, Friday 30 October 2026.

Exhibition display dates:
This exhibition will be on display from Saturday 19 December 2026.

Downloads:
     — Click here to download the ArtStart 2026 Teacher's Brief information flyer(PDF, 181KB)
     — Click here to download the ArtStart label template(DOCX, 150KB)

Expressions of Interest:
     — Click here to submit an EOI for your school's participation in ArtStart 2026.